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Is Dublin a Good Place to Live? Dublin, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Dublin ranks #144 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #68 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($214,385, #4 of 524) and low poverty (4.5%, #26 of 524), and trails on high rents ($3,191/mo, #519 of 524) and high living costs (115.6, #510 of 524).
Dublin by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Dublin's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Dublin?
Dublin's cost of living index is 115.6, 16% above the US level of 100 and #1284 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $3,191/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $1,230,548, 61% above the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Dublin | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 115.6#1284 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $1,230,548#1147 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $3,299/mo#1064 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $1,317,100#1285 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $3,191/mo#1300 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 6.1x#1055 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.9%#231 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Dublin housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Dublin is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Dublin safe?
Dublin recorded 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 61% below the US rate of 373 and 67% below California's 440. That ranks #227 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #96 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Dublin Police Department. Property crime runs 1,410 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Dublin | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 146#227 of 1,083 | 440 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,410#426 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Dublin?
The median household in Dublin earns $214,385, 2.8 times the US figure of $76,827 and 2.3 times California ($91,905). Unemployment is 4.5% (US 4.2%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.9% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Dublin | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $214,385#6 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.5%#705 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 4.5%#77 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +1.9%#111 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Dublin?
The median resident of Dublin is 37.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 69.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #49 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Dublin | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 37.4 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 69.8%#49 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 65.7% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Dublin's schools and health?
Dublin's 12 public schools graduate 95% of students in four years (California 85%), with 24.1 students per teacher and $15,177 spent per pupil. 18.6% of adults are obese and 7.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Dublin | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 95%#68 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 24.1#1142 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $15,177#569 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 18.6%#10 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 7.7%#80 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.6%#94 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 4.4%#30 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 12,706 students are enrolled in Dublin's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Dublin?
The average commute in Dublin is 35.9 minutes (California 25.2); 5.4% of workers take transit and 34.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Dublin scores 15.3 of 20 (most walkable), #24 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 70.8°F and winters 48.6°F, with 15.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Dublin | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 35.9 min#1277 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 23.8%#1294 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 49.4% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 34.7% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 15.3#24 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.4 | 37.8 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 61 | 39.9 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 65.1 | 41.8 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 69.3 | 44.6 | 1.1 |
| May | 75.3 | 49.4 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 82.6 | 53.5 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 87.7 | 56.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 87.5 | 56.7 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 85.4 | 54.9 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 77.9 | 49.2 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 65.6 | 41.9 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 57.8 | 37.5 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Livermore Muni Airport.
| Measure | Dublin | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 59.9°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 70.8°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 48.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 15.2 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Livermore Muni Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Dublin?
Alameda County's air had a median air quality index of 49, and 53% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Alameda County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.41% of building value, higher than 94% of US counties.
| Measure | Dublin | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 49#814 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.41%#1223 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Alameda County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Alameda County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.23% | 100% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.13% | 86% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0029% | 72% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0012% | 56% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Dublin compare with similar-size cities?
Dublin is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #68 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 70,803.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #144 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 | 35.9 min |
| St. Joseph, MOPop. 71,236 | #1106 | 47.8 | $57,956 | $898/mo | 500 | 17 min |
| Waukesha, WIPop. 71,233 | #196 | 64.5 | $83,837 | $1,219/mo | 115 | 21.3 min |
| Lafayette, INPop. 71,159 | #524 | 57.7 | $53,716 | $1,079/mo | 396 | 16.4 min |
| West Des Moines, IAPop. 71,083 | #151 | 66.1 | $86,594 | $1,237/mo | 147 | 18.3 min |
| Dale City, VAPop. 71,016 | #555 | 57.2 | $111,994 | $1,876/mo | no data | 37.4 min |
| North Richland Hills, TXPop. 70,780 | #540 | 57.4 | $97,305 | $1,704/mo | 151 | 27.4 min |
| Apex, NCPop. 70,630 | #12 | 74.9 | $144,135 | $1,902/mo | 53 | 25.2 min |
| St. Cloud, MNPop. 70,629 | #925 | 51.3 | $61,374 | $1,003/mo | 361 | 19.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Dublin compare with the rest of California?
Dublin ranks #7 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 66.5 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 2.3 times the California median. Violent crime is 67% below the statewide rate. Homes are 61% above the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Newport Beach, CAPop. 83,845 | #11 | 64.8 | $156,867 | $3,316/mo | 251 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Dublin among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Dublin's score calculated?
Dublin scores 66.5 out of 100, #144 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Dublin. Similar-size median 55.5.
82.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Dublin's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
87.3 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Dublin. Similar-size median 58.9.
87.4 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Dublin's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
50.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Dublin's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
14.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Dublin. Similar-size median 56.1.
97.2 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Dublin. Similar-size median 42.4.
58.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Dublin. Similar-size median 50.0.
51.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Dublin's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
75.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
24.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Dublin's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Dublin has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Dublin
Is Dublin, CA a good place to live?
Dublin ranks #144 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #68 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($214,385, #4 of 524) and low poverty (4.5%, #26 of 524), and trails on high rents ($3,191/mo, #519 of 524) and high living costs (115.6, #510 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Dublin?
Dublin's cost of living index is 115.6, 16% above the US level of 100 and #1284 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $3,191/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $1,230,548, 61% above the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Dublin?
Dublin recorded 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 61% below the US rate of 373 and 67% below California's 440. That ranks #227 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #96 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Dublin Police Department. Property crime runs 1,410 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Dublin?
The median household in Dublin earns $214,385, 2.8 times the US figure of $76,827 and 2.3 times California ($91,905). Unemployment is 4.5% (US 4.2%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.9% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Dublin?
Median rent in Dublin is $3,191/mo (Census), #1300 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $3,299/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Dublin?
Zillow's typical home value in Dublin is $1,230,548, down 6% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,317,100.
How are the public schools in Dublin?
Dublin's 12 public schools graduate 95% of students in four years (California 85%), with 24.1 students per teacher and $15,177 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Dublin?
The average commute is 35.9 minutes, #1277 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 23.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Dublin?
Dublin averages 59.9°F over the year, 70.8°F in summer and 48.6°F in winter, with 15.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Dublin walkable?
Dublin scores 15.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (most walkable), #24 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Dublin at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Alameda County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.41% of building value, higher than 94% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Dublin?
Alameda County's air had a median air quality index of 49, and 53% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Dublin?
Dublin has 70,803 residents. The median resident of Dublin is 37.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 69.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #49 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Dublin compare with the rest of California?
Dublin ranks #7 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 66.5 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 2.3 times the California median. Violent crime is 67% below the statewide rate. Homes are 61% above the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Dublin?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Dublin's population of 70,803 are St. Joseph, MO (#1106 overall), Waukesha, WI (#196 overall), Lafayette, IN (#524 overall), West Des Moines, IA (#151 overall), and Dale City, VA (#555 overall). Dublin is #144.