City Guide
San Leandro, CA
Overview
San Leandro, CA, is known for its historic buildings, great climate, and abundant cherry harvests. San Leandro is located south of Oakland and is home to around 91,000 people. One fun fact about the city is that it hosts the San Leandro's Cherry Festival each year. Another fun fact is that the Peralta Home was the first brick house built in Alameda County.
What’s it like to live in San Leandro, CA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in San Leandro, CA you'll find that the median sale price is
$838,000
and homes stay on the market for 17 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in San Leandro are $860,000
and $510,000
, respectively. San Leandro area townhouses have a median sale price of $490,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in San Leandro, CAExplore our San Leandro housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how San Leandro home prices compare to other markets. Explore our San Leandro rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how San Leandro rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in San Leandro, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around San Leandro
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old San Leandro | $559,500 | 80 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Davis | $828,000 | 89 / 100 | 41 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Central East Oakland | $575,000 | 76 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Bay-O-Vista | $1,055,000 | 93 / 100 | 24 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Chabot Park | $1,110,000 | 72 / 100 | 14 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
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San Leandro Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '25 - Mar '25, 23% of San Leandro homebuyers searched to move out of San Leandro, while 77% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into San Leandro from outside metros.
- Knoxville homebuyers searched to move into San Leandro more than any other metro followed by Honolulu and Santa Barbara.
Where are people moving to San Leandro from?
- 77% of San Leandro homebuyers searched to stay within the San Leandro metropolitan area.
Where are people from San Leandro moving to?
Number of People Moving to San Leandro
least
most
People are moving to San Leandro from
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Jan '25 - Mar '25 | ||
| 1 | 1,500 | ||
| 2 | 1,192 | ||
| 3 | 966 | ||
| 4 | 146 | ||
| 5 | 118 | ||
| 6 | 110 | ||
| 7 | 97 | ||
| 8 | 14 | ||
| 9 | 10 | ||
| 10 | 4 | ||
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in San Leandro, CA ?
If you're living in San Leandro, CA, you may be wondering what to do in your spare time. From nature parks to stellar restaurants and an arts and culture scene, there's plenty to do in this city. While living in San Leandro, make sure to pass by some of the museums like San Leandro Historical Railway Society and San Leandro Museum & Art Gallery. There's a rich arts and culture scene, with performing arts venues like Bal Theatre and California Conservatory Theatre. Parks are abundant in San Leandro, where you can find green spaces like Marina Park, Chabot Park, and Washington Manor Park. Restaurants and top-rated eateries abound in San Leandro, so you don't want to skip over these local restaurants. For a quick taste of the town, stop by Paradiso Restaurant, Elios Family Restaurant, or La Pinata Restaurant.
Explore some of the best things to do in San Leandro
What's the best way to get around San Leandro, CA ?
The best way to get around San Leandro is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, San Leandro has a walk score of 65, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. San Leandro has a transit score of 46, with a few nearby public transportation options. You can also get around San Leandro by bike. With a bike score of 63, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
San Leandro Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 10 car rental locations. Renting a bike is another good way to get around. There is 1 bike rental location.
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