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Livermore.
About
Life in Livermore
If you're considering Livermore, understand that you're signing up for a prosperous but car-dependent commuter community with some real lifestyle trade-offs. The national laboratories provide stable, well-paying jobs that attract engineers and scientists, and the unemployment rate is low, but unless you work at one of these employers, you're likely looking at a 30-minute commute elsewhere in the Bay Area. Housing is expensive—median homes run over $1 million—though it's slightly more affordable than many Bay Area neighborhoods.
Livermore at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Foreign-Born
19.7%
Broadband Internet
96.9%
of households
Population Growth
-5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Livermore: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Livermore, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.4%), and 11.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.0%
of households
Married Couples
62.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 31% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Livermore
In Livermore, rent runs 31% above the CA average, and home values are 50% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,531
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,071,869 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Livermore
Unemployment in Livermore is 1.4 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Livermore Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.1 min avg
How Livermore residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Livermore, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 33 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Livermore runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
174.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,817.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Livermore Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Alameda County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Alameda County, which includes Livermore, the most common type is flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Flood | $140 |
| 2023 | 16 | High Wind | $30 |
| 2022 | 13 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 21 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
287 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Alameda County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Alameda County, which includes Livermore, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
171
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Alameda County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Livermore has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
59
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 39°F | 2.78" |
| Feb | 61°F | 41°F | 2.72" |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 2.20" |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 1.10" |
| May | 77°F | 50°F | 0.51" |
| Jun | 84°F | 54°F | 0.12" |
| Jul | 89°F | 57°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 89°F | 57°F | 0.04" |
| Sep | 86°F | 55°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 77°F | 50°F | 0.77" |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 1.54" |
| Dec | 57°F | 39°F | 2.73" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Livermore
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Livermore's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Stanford Health Care Tri-valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Pleasanton
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.5 mi away · San Ramon
Washington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.9 mi away · Fremont
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Livermore
Livermore's student/teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 52.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
19
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Livermore
Public · 2-year · 7,299 students · in-state tuition $1,348 · 30% graduate · median earnings $57,379 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,099 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 28% graduate · median earnings $61,853 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Livermore
Livermore has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
29 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
37 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
39 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayPublic Libraries in Livermore
Civic Center Library
1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore
Rincon Branch Library
725 Rincon Ave., Livermore
Springtown Branch Library
998 Bluebell Dr., Livermore
Cities Near Livermore
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Livermore FAQ
Is Livermore, California affordable?⌄
Livermore's median rent is $2,677/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $160,775/year. Median home value is $1,105,600.
Is Livermore, California safe?⌄
Livermore's violent crime rate was 175 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1817 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Livermore, California?⌄
Livermore has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Livermore, California?⌄
The cost of living in Livermore is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,677/month and median household income is $160,775/year. The median home value is $1,105,600. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Livermore, California?⌄
The average commute in Livermore is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from