Livermore, California Income Statistics
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Livermore | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $157,653 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $106,862 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 32.9% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 39.1% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Livermore is about 59% higher than in California. Income has been growing faster in Livermore (5.7%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 33% of adults in Livermore earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Livermore, California grew by 67.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $157,653 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.7% per year.
Livermore has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2012, its income was 80% higher. The gap has widened from 84% in 2009 to 96% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Livermore
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Households by income, 2024
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About 17,169 households (68.5% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 10.5% of households in Livermore had an income under $35,000 and 52.0% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Livermore has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (39.1% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (7.8% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 778 | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 388 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 673 | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 789 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,220 | 4.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,951 | 7.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,095 | 8.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,142 | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,237 | 12.9% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 9,790 | 39.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 25,063 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 18,536 residents (32.9% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 37.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.1% of Livermore residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 21.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 42.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Livermore has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (32.9% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (7.3% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 6,819 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 5,256 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,820 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,882 | 6.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,596 | 6.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,118 | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,799 | 10.3% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,502 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 18,536 | 32.9% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 56,327 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Livermore
| Metric | Livermore | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.515 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $118,093 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $102,387 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 13.3% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Livermore, it is 0.515, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 15% more than women's income in Livermore, California. Over a 35-year career, a 15% wage gap accumulates to roughly $549,710 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Livermore, California has narrowed from about 28% to 13% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 37% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $6,292 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Livermore | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 20.8% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,421 people are unemployed in Livermore, California.
The average commute time in Livermore is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Livermore, California has fallen from 6.9% to 3.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.5% in 2012 and fell as low as 3.0% in 2020.
Livermore has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2024, at 1.5 points lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Livermore, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Livermore, CA is typical in size for this group, 69,677 residents against a local median of 61,096, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Where Livermore, CA breaks from the cities next to it is median household income, sitting 20% below the local median of $197,059 at $157,653. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
Unemployment tells the same story from another angle: 3.7% against a local median of 4.6%, 19% below it. The picture is mixed rather than uniform: unemployment runs ahead of the neighbourhood while median household income runs behind it, so Livermore, CA is trading one against the other rather than simply out-performing what surrounds it. The cities themselves sit within $11,810 of each other on median household income, a tighter band than the gap between any of them and Livermore, CA, which makes it a genuine outlier here rather than one end of a wide local spread. Livermore, CA has the 4th highest median household income of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore, CA | 69,677 | $157,653 #4/4 | 5.7%/yr #2/4 | 3.7% #1/4 | 0.515 #4/4 |
| Pleasanton, CA | 61,096 | $185,459 | 5.1%/yr | 4.6% | 0.511 |
| Dublin, CA | 57,077 | $197,059 | 6.2%/yr | 3.8% | 0.506 |
| San Ramon, CA | 76,435 | $197,269 | 5.6%/yr | 4.9% | 0.509 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Livermore, California has an overall wealth index grade of A+, making it far better than California, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Livermore, California.
How Rich Is Livermore, California?
Livermore has a wealth index grade of A+. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A+ grade means it is one of the most prosperous areas in the country. The median household income is $157,653, about 59% higher than the California average of $99,161.
Are incomes growing in Livermore, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Livermore, California rose 68%, from $94,041 to $157,653. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +68% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Livermore in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Livermore, California was $150,601, up 1% from $149,106 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Livermore in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Livermore, California was $127,334. By 2024 it had risen 24% to $157,653.
Do many residents of Livermore, California earn over $100,000?
Yes. 33% of adults in Livermore, California earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 3), against 18% (about 1 in 6) in California. 39% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 20% in California.
Is unemployment high in Livermore, California?
Unemployment in Livermore, California is only 3.7%, well below the California rate of 6.6%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Livermore, California?
The Gini coefficient in Livermore is 0.515. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Livermore, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Livermore, California has narrowed from about 28% to 13% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 37% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $6,292 since 2009.
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