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The city of Alameda is located in the northern part of the state of California near the San Francisco Bay area. It is sometimes known as the “Island City” due in large part to the fact that it is located on an island next to Oakland, California. It is known for being “Victorian” in nature with lots of trees and small community neighborhoods. The estimated population of the city is around 72,259.
The city has a great deal of options for those looking for employment opportunities. The area has seen a great deal of economic growth in many different areas including military, and Yachting. The unemployment rate of Alameda has hovered around 11% and is higher than the national average. Despite a large increase in jobless rates, the area still has many options to explore in a variety of vocations. Due in large part to the proximity to the San Francisco Bay area, there are many large companies in the surrounding areas. Some of the larger companies in the nearby regions include, Gap Inc, Bechtel Corporation, Sega of America, Lucasfilm, Wild Brain and many others.

Commercial Properties:

Those looking for office space in the area will find a great deal of opportunity in terms of retail space and office space. In a recent survey of options in the greater Alameda area, options started at around $550 a month for small offices in the city center. The larger options in the area start at around $2 a square foot for 1,000 square feet and more. There are many factors that go into the price, but options abound in and around the area. We offer a free service where we will be your tenant rep and we can help you find and negotiate an above average lease deal. We have many office units for professionals like lawyers, insurance agents, real estate and mortgage or finance companies. We also provide spaces that work for call centers and bullpens, or smaller cheaper listings. If you need to read more about your local real estate market check out our articles.

The climate of Alameda, California is somewhat similar to that of other areas in the San Francisco Bay area. The climate ranges from cold to moderately warm. The area gets a good amount of precipitation and fog.