There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Alamo, California. This includes 6 facilities in Alamo and 13 nearby. The median cost / day of assisted living in California is about $125, with costs running between $33 and $300 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $3,750, with costs ranging from around $987 to $9,000. The median yearly cost is $45,000, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
The cost for assisted living in Alamo ranges from as little as $2,000 per month all the way up to $9,375 per month. The median cost is about $4,150 per month, or around $49,800 annually.
SeniorScore™ for Alamo, California
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- Alamo scores significantly higher than the California average of 71.
- Alamo scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 8 hospitals within close range of the city, including John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek, and San Ramon Regional Medical Ctr.
- There are 396 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Gines Residential Care Homes I, Round Hill Care Home, and Alamo Residence Home.
- There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 384 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 83 golf courses in or around the city, including Round Hill Golf & Country Club, Crow Canyon Country Club, and Diablo Country Club.
- There are 19 parks near the city center, including Diablo Foothills Regional Park, Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area, and Rock City.
- There are 135 churches in or near the city, including Creekside Community Church, San Ramon Valley United Meth, and Messiah Lutheran Church Lcms.
- There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 219 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 13 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 225 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.99% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.71% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $209,873, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $150,457, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $74,228, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $49,800 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $125,925 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,760 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $61,158 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.81%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Alamo receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Alamo has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- This city has above average water quality.
- Alamo has an average population density of 1,171.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Alamo have a long daily commute time.
- The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
- Alamo has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 98.32%.
Located in Contra Costa County, Alamo is a small city in the State of California. The surrounding area has 20,301,672 residents, but there are 14,889 living inside the city itself. Approximately 35% of the local residents are over 55.
Alamo has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 86. The city has an average per capita income of $74,000. The mean household income is $150,000 versus the average of $52,000 for the entire state of California. The current unemployment rate is about 4.81% and the mean housing price is $1,500,000, which is more than the California average of $451,500.
Alamo has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives optimal levels of precipitation each year. Alamo has good water quality and below average air quality in comparison to other cities.