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San Leandro

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San Leandro is a city located in Alameda County, California, in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Situated between Oakland and Hayward, it offers a mix of residential charm and commercial activity. The city has a diverse population and a rich history, evolving from its Spanish land grant origins to a thriving suburban community. The population was 91,008 as of the 2020 census. San Leandro's economy includes manufacturing, health care, and business services. Major employers contribute to a stable economic environment. The city is focused on encouraging reinvestment and economic growth by attracting new industries and supporting existing businesses. San Leandro is known for its historical connection to agriculture, particularly cherries, which led to the annual Cherry Festival. The city also has a significant Portuguese-American heritage. With numerous parks and access to regional recreational areas like Lake Chabot, San Leandro provides a variety of outdoor activities.

San Leandro, California

Overview

Classification: City
Country: United States
County: Alameda County

Geography

Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Elevation: 56 ft
Total Area: 15.48 sq mi
Land Area: 13.32 sq mi
Water Area: 2.16 sq mi
Latitude: 37.725685
Longitude: -122.15683
Climate: Mild Mediterranean-type climate with warm sunny summers and cool winters
Notable Features: San Leandro Hills · San Leandro Creek
Neighboring Areas: Oakland · Ashland · Castro Valley · Hayward · San Lorenzo · Cherryland · Alameda

Demographics

Population (2020): 91,008
Est. Population (2026): 84,493
Median Age: 41.9
Median Income: $101,420
Poverty Rate: 8.31%
Family Households: 67%
Owner-Occupied: 58.1%
Racial & Ethnic Composition: Asian (35.9%), White (22.95%), Other race (15.2%), Two or more races (13.71%), Black or African American (10.1%)

Governance

Government Type: Council–Manager
Governing Body: City Council
Body Size: 7 members
School District: San Leandro Unified School District
Municipal Services: Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library

U.S. Congress

Padilla, Alex

Schiff, Adam B.

Schiff, Adam B.D

U.S. Representative

Huffman, Jared

Huffman, JaredD

U.S. Representative - District 2

Kiley, Kevin

U.S. Representative - District 3

Thompson, Mike

Thompson, MikeD

U.S. Representative - District 4

McClintock, Tom

McClintock, TomR

U.S. Representative - District 5

Bera, Ami

U.S. Representative - District 6

Matsui, Doris O.

Matsui, Doris O.D

U.S. Representative - District 7

Garamendi, John

Garamendi, JohnD

U.S. Representative - District 8

Harder, Josh

U.S. Representative - District 9

DeSaulnier, Mark

DeSaulnier, MarkD

U.S. Representative - District 10

Pelosi, Nancy

U.S. Representative - District 11

Simon, Lateefah

Simon, LateefahD

U.S. Representative - District 12

Mullin, Kevin

U.S. Representative - District 15

Khanna, Ro

U.S. Representative - District 17

Lofgren, Zoe

U.S. Representative - District 18

Panetta, Jimmy

Panetta, JimmyD

U.S. Representative - District 19

Fong, Vince

U.S. Representative - District 20

Costa, Jim

U.S. Representative - District 21

Valadao, David G.

Valadao, David G.R

U.S. Representative - District 22

Obernolte, Jay

Obernolte, JayR

U.S. Representative - District 23

Carbajal, Salud O.

Carbajal, Salud O.D

U.S. Representative - District 24

Ruiz, Raul

U.S. Representative - District 25

Brownley, Julia

Brownley, JuliaD

U.S. Representative - District 26

Whitesides, George

Whitesides, GeorgeD

U.S. Representative - District 27

Chu, Judy

U.S. Representative - District 28

Rivas, Luz M.

U.S. Representative - District 29

Friedman, Laura

Friedman, LauraD

U.S. Representative - District 30

Cisneros, Gilbert Ray

Cisneros, Gilbert RayD

U.S. Representative - District 31

Sherman, Brad

U.S. Representative - District 32

Aguilar, Pete

U.S. Representative - District 33

Gomez, Jimmy

U.S. Representative - District 34

Torres, Norma J.

Torres, Norma J.D

U.S. Representative - District 35

Lieu, Ted

U.S. Representative - District 36

Kamlager-Dove, Sydney

Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD

U.S. Representative - District 37

Sánchez, Linda T.

Sánchez, Linda T.D

U.S. Representative - District 38

Takano, Mark

U.S. Representative - District 39

Kim, Young

U.S. Representative - District 40

Calvert, Ken

U.S. Representative - District 41

Garcia, Robert

Garcia, RobertD

U.S. Representative - District 42

Waters, Maxine

Waters, MaxineD

U.S. Representative - District 43

Barragán, Nanette Diaz

Barragán, Nanette DiazD

U.S. Representative - District 44

Tran, Derek

U.S. Representative - District 45

Correa, J. Luis

Correa, J. LuisD

U.S. Representative - District 46

Min, Dave

U.S. Representative - District 47

Issa, Darrell

U.S. Representative - District 48

Levin, Mike

U.S. Representative - District 49

Peters, Scott H.

Peters, Scott H.D

U.S. Representative - District 50

Jacobs, Sara

U.S. Representative - District 51

Vargas, Juan

U.S. Representative - District 52

Economy

Unemployment Rate: 7.2%
Economic Profile: Residential/suburban · Commercial · Industrial
Employment Sectors: Health Care & Social Assistance · Manufacturing · Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Major Employers: ACCO Engineered Systems · Alameda County Industries · Amazon Prime · ARIAT International · AVEVA · Bridge Property Management · Coca-Cola Bottling · Costco Wholesale · Fisica Applied Technologies · Ghirardelli Chocolate

Education

Schools: 12
Students: 8,729
Teachers: 447
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
School Districts: San Leandro Unified School District · San Lorenzo Unified School District
Colleges & Universities: California State University, East Bay · Carrington College of California · Chabot College · St. Mary's College · University of California, Berkeley

Infrastructure

Transportation: Interstate 880 · Interstate 580 · Interstate 238 · BART · AC Transit
Utilities: Municipal water · Municipal power · Fiber/broadband
Major Facilities: San Leandro Hospital · Oakland International Airport (adjacent)

Recreation

Outdoor Access: Yes
Major Recreation Areas: San Leandro Marina · Lake Chabot Regional Park · Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline Area
Parks & Trails: Cherry Grove Park · Marina Park · Lake Chabot Regional Park

History

Founded: 1850
Incorporated: 1872
Named After: St. Leander of Seville
Historical Significance: Evolved from a Spanish colonial settlement and agricultural center into a diverse suburban city within the San Francisco Bay Area
Key Events: Part of Rancho San Leandro and Rancho San Antonio Mexican land grants · Served as Alameda County seat from 1856-1872 · Developed as an agricultural community, known as the 'Cherry City'