Where Are People Moving in Alameda, CA?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
37,170
People moving out
44,228
Net migration
-17,406
Alameda, CA is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 37,170 people moved in and 44,228 moved out, for a net loss of -17,406. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Alameda, CA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Alameda, CA from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CACalifornia | 6,578 | 11,226 |
| Contra Costa, CACalifornia | 4,871 | 7,605 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | 3,938 | 5,527 |
| San Mateo, CACalifornia | 2,498 | 4,032 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 2,023 | 2,581 |
| San Joaquin, CACalifornia | 1,528 | 2,692 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | 1,027 | 1,527 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 789 | 1,043 |
| Solano, CACalifornia | 690 | 1,126 |
| Orange, CACalifornia | 638 | 879 |
Top counties people left Alameda, CA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa, CACalifornia | 7,141 | 12,831 |
| Santa Clara, CACalifornia | 4,634 | 7,373 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | 3,459 | 4,335 |
| San Joaquin, CACalifornia | 3,092 | 6,832 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 2,118 | 2,749 |
| San Mateo, CACalifornia | 2,026 | 3,205 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | 1,592 | 2,736 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 1,019 | 1,498 |
| Solano, CACalifornia | 995 | 1,664 |
| King, WAWashington | 846 | 1,172 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Alameda, CA or leaving?
Alameda, CA had a net loss of -17,406 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 37,170 people moving in and 44,228 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Alameda, CA from?
The largest sources of new Alameda, CA residents are Santa Clara, CA, Contra Costa, CA, San Francisco, CA. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Alameda, CA go?
People leaving Alameda, CA most often move to Contra Costa, CA, Santa Clara, CA, San Francisco, CA. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Alameda, CA migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Alameda, CA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Alameda, CA migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.