What is the average rent in Alum Rock?

Current residents of Alum Rock pay a median rent of $2,389/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.

What income do I need to rent in Alum Rock?

At the 30% rule, the $2,389/mo median that current residents of Alum Rock pay (Census estimate) takes about $95,560 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Alum Rock?

30% of Alum Rock's 10,440 residents rent rather than own.

Is Alum Rock cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Alum Rock's $2,389/mo median is 10% below the SF Bay Area average.

Apartments for rent in Alum Rock, priced and graded.

Current residents of Alum Rock pay a median of $2,389/mo (Census estimate) — 10% below the SF Bay Area average and 71% above the national one. 30% of the 10,440 people here rent.

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How much is rent in Alum Rock?

Rent affordability

Household income

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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income.

Who rents in Alum Rock

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Alum Rock pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

78%

Is Alum Rock a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Alum Rock grades B- overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA-

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

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Monthly high and low temperatures in Alum Rock.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Alum Rock.

Population10,440

Median Income$127K

Hispanic

64%

Asian

21%

White

12%

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Alum Rock get to work.

Drive Alone76%

Walk/Bike2%

Work from Home8%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Alum Rock.

Home Types

Single Family

88%

Townhouse

Large Apt Building

Mobile Home

Small Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

17%

1940–1959

64%

Before 1939

10%

Renting in Alum Rock, explained

What is the average rent in Alum Rock?: Current residents of Alum Rock pay a median rent of $2,389/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is Alum Rock a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Alum Rock grades B- overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Alum Rock?: At the 30% rule, the $2,389/mo median that current residents of Alum Rock pay (Census estimate) takes about $95,560 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Alum Rock?: 30% of Alum Rock's 10,440 residents rent rather than own.
Is Alum Rock cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Alum Rock's $2,389/mo median is 10% below the SF Bay Area average.

The honest answers.

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