Land and home values in Alameda County, California
Alameda County (metro core, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA) covers 737 square miles and 379 census tracts. Residential land is about $65.00 per sq ft at the county median, from $29.10 in its most rural tracts to $125 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $1.04M and a 2-bedroom rents for about $3,080 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $65.00 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $2.83M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $707,850 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $15,100 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $1.04M | value |
| Home: entry-level | $791,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $1.28M | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,520 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $3,080 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,940 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $4,660 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 3.6% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | 79 | $100 | $1.56M | $3,560 |
| Mid | 144 | $74.80 | $1.11M | $3,280 |
| Entry | 153 | $43.60 | $766,000 | $2,740 |
| Rural | 3 | $52.80 | $1.11M | $4,020 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont | Town | $140 | $1.98M |
| Berkeley | City | $103 | $1.4M |
| Albany | Town | $97.00 | $1.19M |
| Fremont | City | $84.10 | $1.39M |
| Newark | Town | $81.90 | $1.13M |
| Pleasanton | City | $81.50 | $1.52M |
| Alameda | City | $78.10 | $1.22M |
| Dublin | City | $71.00 | $1.3M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Alameda County, CA?
Residential land in Alameda County, CA is about $65.00 per square foot, or $2.83M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $707,850. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Alameda County, CA?
The typical (median) home in Alameda County, CA is worth about $1.04M, with entry-level homes around $791,000 and upper-end homes around $1.28M, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Alameda County, CA?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $3,080 a month in Alameda County, CA, a 1-bedroom about $2,520 and a 3-bedroom about $3,940 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Alameda County, CA?
Farmland averages about $15,100 an acre in Alameda County, CA (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.