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Living in
Piedmont.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent, $250,000+ for household income and $2,000,000+ for home value; it doesn't publish exact figures above those.
About
Life in Piedmont
Piedmont is a community of 11,012 people in California. The median household income is $250,001, median rent runs about $3,501 per month, and median home values are around $2,000,001. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Piedmont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
11.5%
Broadband Internet
98.3%
of households
Population Growth
-5.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Piedmont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Piedmont, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (15.3%), and 6.4% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
29.9%
of residents
65 and Older
21.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.0%
of households
Married Couples
74.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
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 72% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Piedmont
In Piedmont, rent runs 72% above the CA average, and home values are 172% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
9.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
6.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
90.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Home Value Trend
Latest: $2,549,073 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Piedmont
Unemployment in Alameda County, which includes Piedmont, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Piedmont: Alameda County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Alameda County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Piedmont is less than 1% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Piedmont Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.7 min avg
How Piedmont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Piedmont, most residents drive alone to work (42%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 16 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 74% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Piedmont runs 74% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
84.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,961
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Piedmont 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 Piedmont, 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.
264 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Alameda County, county-wide
Piedmont is less than 1% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Alameda County, which includes Piedmont, 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
Piedmont is less than 1% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate72°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Piedmont has mild summers (avg high 72°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
72°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
24.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
5
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 45°F | 4.35" |
| Feb | 62°F | 47°F | 4.35" |
| Mar | 65°F | 49°F | 3.21" |
| Apr | 67°F | 50°F | 1.37" |
| May | 69°F | 53°F | 0.75" |
| Jun | 72°F | 55°F | 0.20" |
| Jul | 72°F | 57°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 73°F | 58°F | 0.05" |
| Sep | 75°F | 57°F | 0.10" |
| Oct | 73°F | 55°F | 1.13" |
| Nov | 66°F | 49°F | 2.44" |
| Dec | 60°F | 45°F | 4.66" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Piedmont
Uninsured
0.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Piedmont's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/richmond
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.5 mi away · Oakland
Highland Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Oakland
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Oakland
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.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Piedmont
Piedmont's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 88.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
88.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Piedmont (within 15 miles)
University of California-Berkeley
3.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,068 students · in-state tuition $17,198 · 94% graduate · median earnings $100,212 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 15,358 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $56,684 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-East Bay
14.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,809 students · in-state tuition $7,993 · 69% graduate · median earnings $73,868 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,842 students · in-state tuition $1,258 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,287 students · in-state tuition $62,462 · 75% graduate · median earnings $94,613 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,203 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 22% graduate · median earnings $45,857 (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: Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Piedmont
Piedmont has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
11 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
13 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
20 mi awayCities Near Piedmont
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Piedmont FAQ
Is Piedmont, California affordable?⌄
Piedmont's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $250,000+/year. Median home value is $2,000,000+.
Is Piedmont, California safe?⌄
Piedmont's violent crime rate was 84 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 1961 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Piedmont, California?⌄
Alameda County, which includes Piedmont, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Piedmont, California?⌄
The cost of living in Piedmont is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $250,000+/year. The median home value is $2,000,000+. About 9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Piedmont, California?⌄
The average commute in Piedmont is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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