Livermore, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Livermore, California rental market.

Livermore, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,613

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

-2.3%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Livermore, California apartments have recorded a -2.3% rent decrease.

Livermore, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Livermore $2,346 $2,374 $2,554 $2,671 $2,560 $2,544 $2,571 $2,489 $2,601 $2,613
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Livermore
National
Nov 2021
$2,346
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,374
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,554
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,671
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,560
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,544
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,571
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,489
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,601
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,613
$1,748

Livermore, California Average Apartment Rent

Livermore, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 91%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Livermore, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 9%.

Livermore, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 8,366
Owner occupied housing units 22,300

Renters take up 27% of Livermore, California real estate, occupying a total of 8,366 units, while homeowners live in 22,300 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.2

Renter median household income**

$91,735

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.72

Rental vacancy rate**

3.3%

Livermore, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 327
1 bed 2,394
2 beds 2,581
3 beds 2,286
4 beds 539
5 or more beds 239

There are 2,581 rentals in Livermore, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 31%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (3%), amounting to 239 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Livermore, California homes for rent is 4.2.

Livermore, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 232
25 - 34 years 2,004
35 - 44 years 2,020
45 - 54 years 1,429
55 - 59 years 953
60 - 64 years 355
65 - 74 years 725
75 - 84 years 359
85 years and over 289

Most condos for rent in Livermore, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (24%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (24%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.

Livermore, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 4,792
Non-Family Households 3,574

Livermore, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 2,920
No related children of the householder under 18 5,446

A total of 4,792 apartments for rent in Livermore, California, or 57% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 35% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 2,920 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Livermore, California is 2.72.

Livermore, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 930
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,071
Some college or associate's degree 2,990
Bachelor's degree or higher 3,375

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 40% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 11% of the homes for rent in Livermore, California.

Livermore, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 519
Built 2000 - 2009 776
Built 1990 - 1999 1,115
Built 1980 - 1989 1,481
Built 1970 - 1979 1,911
Built 1960 - 1969 1,323
Built 1950 - 1959 741
Built 1940 - 1949 130
Built 1939 or earlier 352

The highest share of Livermore, California apartment rentals, namely 23% or 1,911 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1980 - 1989 (18%, 1,481 units), and the ones Built 1960 - 1969 (16%, 1,323 units).

Livermore, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 614
Moved in 2018 to 2020 2,311
Moved in 2010 to 2017 4,148
Moved in 2000 to 2009 945
Moved in 1990 to 1999 262
Moved in 1989 or earlier 86

Median year renter moved into unit 2016

Most Livermore, California renters (50%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Livermore, California condos for rent is 2016.

Livermore, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 832
1 vehicle available 3,032
2 vehicles available 2,741
3 vehicles available 1,197
4 vehicles available 352
5 or more vehicles available 212

When it comes to transportation options, 36% of Livermore, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 33% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 14% have 3 vehicles available.

Livermore, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 7,718
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,757
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 347
Walked 222
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 386
Worked at home 1,964

Livermore, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 18,043
Moved within same county 2,230
Moved from different county within same state 1,239
Moved from different state 577
Moved from abroad 175

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Livermore, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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