Downtown Livermore California

Relocation guide

Moving to Livermore

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

85,870

Median age 40.5

Median household income

$153,602

Median rent

$2,640/mo

Median home value

$1,038,600

Schools

24

2 districts

Summer high / winter low

88° / 38°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 96% above the US median ($153,602).
  • Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income.
  • 72% of households own their home (US 65%).
  • Mild weather in May, June, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 54 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Homes cost 242% more than the US median ($1,038,600).
  • Sales tax is 10.25%, among the higher rates in the country.

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Livermore?

Livermore spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $931,000 to $1,146,700 by zip.

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Questions

Is Livermore a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 96% above the US median ($153,602). Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 242% more than the US median ($1,038,600). Sales tax is 10.25%, among the higher rates in the country.

How much do I need to earn to live in Livermore?

The median household earns $153,602. Rent at the median ($2,640/month) is about 21% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $105,600 a year.

How many schools are in Livermore?

24 public and private schools across 2 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Livermore?

Highs average 88°F in July and lows 38°F in December. The most comfortable months are May, June, October.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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