Alameda, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 69,948 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Alameda is situated on a small island in San Francisco Bay, next to Oakland.
Cultural Attractions
Alameda has two theaters : the Alameda Civic Light Opera and the Altarena Playhouse.
Recreation
Alameda has over 100 parks, including a dog park.
Historical
In 1818, the governor of California gave Alameda, formerly part of a land grant, to Luis Peralta.
Economy
Alameda is home to more than 200 high-tech businesses and is nicknamed "Silicon Island."
| Median home price [details] | $520,000 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $566,500 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 600 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 41 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $4,924 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 4 |
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