Alameda Neighborhood Intelligence Index

Updated June 22, 2026 · 14 neighborhoods measured

Alameda, California, is a distinctive island city situated in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, renowned for its historic Victorian architecture, maritime heritage, and tree-lined streets. The community is highly walkable, allowing residents to easily navigate neighborhoods on foot. Additionally, the city boasts excellent air quality and exceptionally high rates of health insurance coverage. However, fire safety is a critical, severe concern citywide. Alameda is best suited for civic-minded residents and families seeking a progressive, pedestrian-friendly community with a coastal, small-town feel near Oakland and San Francisco.

Map showing the location of Alameda, CA — coverage area

Alameda Quality Scores

🐕 Dog Friendliness

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on dog friendliness. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🏭 Industrial Proximity

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on industrial proximity. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🤫 Privacy Index

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on privacy index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🗺️ Urban-Rural Index

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🎨 Visual Appeal

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on visual appeal. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🚶 Walkability

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on walkability. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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Neighborhood Vibe

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on liveliness and vibe. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🔊 Acoustic Comfort

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on acoustic comfort. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🌿 Air Quality

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on air quality. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🏥 Health Insurance Coverage

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on health insurance coverage. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🗳️ Ideological Lean

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on ideological lean. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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👥 Population Age Profile

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on population age profile. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🌊 Flood Safety

See how neighborhoods in Alameda compare on flood safety. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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