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San Leandro

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in California
  • 108 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    San Leandro is a town in California with a population of 89,910. San Leandro is in Alameda County. Living in San Leandro offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In San Leandro there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in San Leandro and residents tend to be liberal.
    About San Leandro...
    Population
    89,910

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $474,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,392
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    San Leandro Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      165.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      327.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      480.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,553.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      888.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      13%

    Working in San Leandro

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,178
    National
    $55,322
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    San Leandro Reviews

    108 reviews
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    I grew up in a very close knit neighborhood. Everyone was very friendly and all the neighborhood kids were friends! If one neighbor was having a party, everyone was welcome to join in, no invitations needed. We are treated like extended family here. I love the "small town" feel of San Leandro. We are a very diverse town with lots to offer and in a prime location to other fun surrounding cities. Since we are one of the smaller towns over here, we have some improvements to make. We need to add more popular shops and restaurants. But, I feel like we are aware of this need for change, and are working on making things more inviting to visitors. We have a lot to offer while still maintaining our "small town" reputation.
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    Affordable, safe and great outdoor parks and trails. Diverse community, reflected in local restaurants! Good libraries as well.
    Downtown is a great place to be with lots of great diversity of food! Sweet Honey is a great dessert spot, Habit has the best salads, and all the banks are fairly close together regardless of which one you're affiliated with! I wouldn't wonder around at night, it's not that it's not safe, but it's just never safe to be out and about in the middle of the night! Parking is a little scarce though.