City safety & data profile

San LeandroCA

San Leandro, CA is a 91K-resident city in Alameda County with a median household income of $101,420.

Alameda County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for San Leandro, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. San Leandro has a population larger than 91% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $844,200, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

91K
Population
Top 9%
By size
$101,420
Median income
$844,200
Median home
8.3%
Poverty rate

The read on San Leandro

San Leandro posts a median household income higher than 70% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the San Leandro area.

Top 30%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near San Leandro

Where San Leandro income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$101,420 Top 30% higher than 70% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading San Leandro, CA beyond the headline numbers

San Leandro sits inside Alameda County, California, at roughly 37.72°N, -122.16°W. Population 90,712, $101,420 median household income. Median home value $844,200, median rent $2,186. Poverty rate 8.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: San Leandro's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.9%, then high blood pressure at 30.5%. 2 hospitals in/around San Leandro, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for San Leandro from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
90,712
San Leandro
Median Income
$101,420
+49% vs avg
Median Home Value
$844,200
+271% vs avg
Median Age
41.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Alameda County) - San Leandro's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.6M+7%
Median Income
$129,367+79%
Median Home Value
$1,090,100+121%
Poverty Rate
9.2%-26%
Unemployment
5.4%-48%

Economics

Economics indicators for San Leandro, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,186/mo
Poverty Rate
8.3% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.3%
Work From Home 15.8%
Public Transit 8%

Population

White 22.9%
African American 10.1%
Asian 35.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.9%
High Blood Pressure
30.5%
Physical Inactivity
24.7%
Obesity
24%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.2%
Diabetes
12.8%
Current Smoking
11%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.8%
Annual Checkup 72.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of San Leandro, CA?
San Leandro, CA has a population of 90,712 people, located in Alameda County, California.
What is the median household income in San Leandro?
The median household income in San Leandro, CA is $101,420 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
What is the median home value in San Leandro?
The median home value in San Leandro, CA is $844,200. Median rent is $2,186/month.
What are the top health concerns in San Leandro?
The top health indicators in San Leandro include Short Sleep Duration (35.9%), High Blood Pressure (30.5%), Physical Inactivity (24.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in San Leandro?
San Leandro has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in San Leandro?
The median age in San Leandro, CA is 41.9 years. 33.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

San Leandro, CA is located in Alameda County, California. With a population of 91K and a $101,420 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the San Leandro area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using San Leandro's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Alameda County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.