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Alameda, California · ZIP 94501

Alameda — ZIP 94501

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Alameda (94501) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Alameda. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.16M.

47OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100
Avg math proficiency50%
Avg reading proficiency62%
Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100
Typical home value$1.16M
Median rent$2,928/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.16M

Median Rent

$2,928/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

65,134

Violent Crime

10,813

Property Crime

54,321

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Alameda County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Edison ElementaryKG–05474
78%
74%
Franklin ElementaryKG–05291
67%
77%
Frank Otis ElementaryKG–05569
64%
68%
Lincoln Middle06–08971
62%
74%
William G. Paden ElementaryKG–05372
62%
62%
Alameda High09–121,868
57%
77%
Maya LinKG–05475
56%
60%
Love ElementaryKG–05498
42%
52%
Alameda Community Learning Center06–12362
40%
61%
Encinal Junior/Senior High06–121,280
39%
65%
Will C. Wood Middle06–08613
39%
59%
The Academy of AlamedaKG–08638
37%
58%
Nea Community Learning CenterKG–12479
29%
45%
Ruby Bridges ElementaryKG–05458
29%
37%
Alameda Unified Special EducationM–M—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

63,517

Median Income

$128K

Homeownership

44%

Median Age

40.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 94501 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 94501 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 94501 is approximately $1.16M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 94501 in Alameda has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.