CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4217
California · Alameda County · 3,346 residents · 0.222 sq mi
Notable rankings
#187highest education in CA#1421 US82.5%#189highest WFH in CA#762 US43.5%#1341highest home value in the US$1,527,300TRACT SHAPE · Alameda County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 4217 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,139. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $1,527,300.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,346
−10%since 2020
from 3,734 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,072 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 16,820 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
−4%since 2020
from 39.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$115,139
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,931 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,991
+24%since 2020
from $61,929 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+1%since 2020
from 0.480 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Other services3.5%
Retail trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Public administration2.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,527,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $990,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,196
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,766 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
69.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.3
+20%since 2020
from 11.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 4217 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(2,625)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(267)
Asian19.2%(717)
Other2.7%(101)
Diversity Score57.9%(2,161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65%(2,176)
Black4.4%(146)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(196)
Asian21.2%(708)
Other3.6%(120)
Diversity Score65.7%(2,199)
Diversity Score
66
+14%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
82.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.7 min
+2%since 2020
from 29.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.5%
+28.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
46.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
21.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 4217
Census Tract 49.01
Pop 3,315
Census Tract 2.01
Pop 3,229
Census Tract 17.02
Pop 3,417
Census Tract 25.04
Pop 3,003
Places similar to Census Tract 4217Head to head
Compare Census Tract 4217 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 4217 VS
Census Tract 4214
Income$226,250+97%
Home value$1,662,300+9%
Population1,739−48%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 4217 VS
Census Tract 4218
Income$183,467+59%
Home value$1,522,000same
Population2,173−35%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 4217 VS
Census Tract 4224
Income$88,902−23%
Home value$1,184,100−22%
Population4,096+22%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 4217 VS
Census Tract 4225
Income$53,041−54%
Home value$1,201,800−21%
Population4,481+34%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $115,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,527,300, and the typical rent is about $2,196 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 82.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Alameda CountyOther census tracts in Alameda County
Census Tract 4507.51Census Tract 4228Census Tract 4507.52Census Tract 4372Census Tract 4507.01Census Tract 4501.02Census Tract 4332Census Tract 4414.01Census Tract 4429Census Tract 4351.04Census Tract 4081Census Tract 4507.43Census Tract 4415.03Census Tract 4419.24Census Tract 4412Census Tract 4504DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024