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Livermore, CA

Livermore is a city in Alameda County, California. With a 2020 population of 87,955, Livermore is the most populous city in the Tri-Valley, giving its name to the Livermore Valley. It is located on the eastern edge of California's San Francisco Bay Area, making it the easternmost city in the area. The current mayor is John Marchand.

Livermore was platted and registered on November 4, 1869, as a railroad town by William Mendenhall and named for Robert Livermore, Mendenhall’s friend and a local rancher who settled in the area in the 1840s. It is the home of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, for which the chemical element livermorium is named (thus, placing the city's name in the periodic table). It is also the California site of Sandia National Laboratories, which is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its south side is home to local vineyards, and its downtown district is being redeveloped.

The United States Census Bureau defines an urban area of Tri-Valley-area cities, with Livermore as the principal city: the Livermore–Pleasanton–Dublin, CA urban area had a 2020 population of 240,381, making it the 167th largest in the United States

The Livermore Valley is located 10 miles (16 km) east of the first coastal range of foothills that surround the San Francisco Bay Area. The Livermore Valley has an east-west orientation with mountain passes on the west and east connecting the Bay Area and the Central Valley. The passes are used by railroads and highways to connect the two regions. Livermore Valley is about 15 miles (24 km) long (east to west), 10 miles (16 km) wide (north to south), and surrounded by California coastal range mountains and foothills.

Watercourses draining the city of Livermore include Arroyo Mocho, Arroyo Valle, Arroyo Seco, and Arroyo Las Positas. The principal aquifer underlying the city is the Mocho Subbasin. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.2 square miles (65 km2), over 99% of it land. Several local seismic areas of activity lie near the city, including the Greenville Fault, the Tesla Fault, and the Livermore Fault. The soil is primarily gravel with excellent drainage. The gravel is used in several gravel extraction sites outside the city. The gravelly soil and Mediterranean climate increase the flavor concentration in the grapes planted in the soil.

Livermore emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Livermore’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Orangetheory, Anytime Fitness, and Barre Classes Livermore. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Livermore, such as the Sycamore Grove Park and the Brushy Peak Regional Preserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Livermore, CA are the Del Valle Regional Park, Retzlaff Vineyards, and Darcie Kent Vineyards. 

ZIP code: 94550. Population: 86,803 (2021). Area code: 925. Elevation: 495 ft (151 m). Area: 26.45 sq mi (68.50 km2).
 

FAQs

Is Livermore, CA expensive?

Livermore, California's cost of living is 65% higher than the national average. Livermore's housing expenses are 149% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 30% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 34% higher than the national average.

Is Livermore, CA a nice place to live?

Livermore is in Alameda County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Livermore offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Livermore, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Livermore and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Livermore are highly rated.

What salary do you need to live in Livermore, CA?

A good salary in Livermore, CA is anything over $89,000. That's because the median income in Livermore is $89,000, which means if you earn more than that you're earning more than 50% of the people living in Livermore. The average salary in Livermore is $101,110. A good hourly wage in Livermore is $42.79 per hour.

Sources

Wikipedia

Alameda County

City of Livermore

Livermore’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Orangetheory

Anytime Fitness 

Barre Classes Livermore

Sycamore Grove Park 

Brushy Peak Regional Preserve

Del Valle Regional Park

Retzlaff Vineyards

Darcie Kent Vineyards

Payscale

Niche

Zippia

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