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San Leandro.
About
Life in San Leandro
San Leandro offers a genuinely multicultural living environment with strong Asian, Latino, and established Anglo communities living alongside each other—this is reflected in everything from language diversity to local business landscapes. The economy has shifted noticeably from its industrial past; while food processing and manufacturing still anchor employment, you'll find tech companies, breweries, and growing startup activity reshaping the downtown corridor. Median home values around $844,000 and rents averaging $2,186 monthly put it in the middle range for the Bay Area, though still expensive by national standards.
San Leandro at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
38.4%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
-6.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics38.4% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in San Leandro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Leandro, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (27.5%), and 21.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.4%
of households
Married Couples
48.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
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 7% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in San Leandro
In San Leandro, rent runs 7% above the CA average, and home values are 15% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,133
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $798,068 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below CA average
Unemployment in San Leandro
Unemployment in San Leandro is 0.7 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 San Leandro Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.2 min avg
How San Leandro residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Leandro, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 14 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 54% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in San Leandro runs 54% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
506
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,939.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
San Leandro 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 San Leandro, 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.
289 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 San Leandro, 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
Climate75°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
San Leandro has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
59
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 43°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 62°F | 45°F | 3.11" |
| Mar | 64°F | 47°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 67°F | 50°F | 1.20" |
| May | 69°F | 52°F | 0.58" |
| Jun | 74°F | 55°F | 0.15" |
| Jul | 75°F | 57°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 76°F | 58°F | 0.10" |
| Sep | 77°F | 58°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 74°F | 54°F | 0.81" |
| Nov | 65°F | 47°F | 1.51" |
| Dec | 59°F | 43°F | 3.20" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Leandro
San Leandro has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Willow Rock Center
Psychiatric · 2.3 mi away · San Leandro
Eden Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Castro Valley
St Rose Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.3 mi away · Hayward
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.
Education21.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in San Leandro
San Leandro's student/teacher ratio is 21.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near San Leandro (within 15 miles)
University of California-Berkeley
12.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,068 students · in-state tuition $17,198 · 94% graduate · median earnings $100,212 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-East Bay
6.8 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 · 7,977 students · in-state tuition $1,332 · 30% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (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)
Public · 2-year · 4,487 students · in-state tuition $1,258 · 21% graduate · median earnings $47,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,456 students · in-state tuition $1,258 · 21% graduate · median earnings $48,574 (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, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for San Leandro
San Leandro has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
17 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
18 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
25 mi awayPublic Libraries in San Leandro
San Leandro Public Main Library
300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro
Manor Branch Library
1241 Manor Blvd, San Leandro
Mulford-Marina Branch Library
13699 Aurora Dr., San Leandro
South Branch Library
14799 E. 14th St., San Leandro
Cities Near San Leandro
The closest cities within 60 miles
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San Leandro FAQ
Is San Leandro, California affordable?⌄
San Leandro's median rent is $2,186/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $101,420/year. Median home value is $844,200.
Is San Leandro, California safe?⌄
San Leandro's violent crime rate was 506 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2939 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in San Leandro, California?⌄
San Leandro has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Leandro, California?⌄
The cost of living in San Leandro is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,186/month and median household income is $101,420/year. The median home value is $844,200. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Leandro, California?⌄
The average commute in San Leandro is 31 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