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A neighborhood rich in history and conveniences
Named for 19th-century governor Juan Bautista Alvarado and built around an early-20th-century downtown, Union City’s Alvarado neighborhood is as rich in history as it is in conveniences. “It’s the combination of new and old,” says Gloria Ortega, Union City’s Economic Development Manager. “It’s a city people always come back to.” Alvarado covers the western half of Union City and, the historic buildings blend with midcentury homes and modern shopping centers.
Alvarado is a neighborhood in Union City, known for its diverse commnity.
Alvarado offers a peaceful and family-friendly environment for its residents.
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Ranch-style homes and red-tile roofs are in vogue in Alvarado
Like the greater city, Alvarado experienced its first surge in growth during the 1970s, and many of the neighborhood’s oldest homes date to this period. Ranch-style homes built from then can fetch between $800,000 and $2 million, with houses in residential communities filling out the upper tier. Condos and townhouses range from $515,000 to $1.4 million, and multi-story residences built since the 1990s range in value from $1.15 million to $2.4 million. Home styles vary from classic Queen Anne and Craftsman to Contemporary architecture.
Homes in Alvarado neighborhood exhibit a variety of architectural styles.
Residents of Alvarado enjoy instant access to a variety of outdoor activities and retails.
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Bird watching at the Eden Landing Ecological Reserve
Grassy pocket parks and vast natural areas are sprinkled throughout Alvarado. The Eden Landing Ecological Reserve is by far the largest public space. It stretches along the San Francisco Bay and offers 6,400 acres of hike-able marshland. The park is a favorite among bird watchers. Contempo Park, which sits in the center of the neighborhood, hosts Little League practices and features a basketball court, playground and several picnic tables. Old Alvarado Park stands out with its Spanish Mission-style gazebo and its Union City Farmers’ Market, held every Saturday. The SDES Portuguese Hall was founded in 1926 as a gathering place for Azorean immigrant fishermen and now hosts all-you-can-eat crab dinners, Thursday evening Bingo and many holiday and family events.
Alvarado, nested in San Francisco Bay Area, offers vibrant urban landscape and scenic bay view.
Every Saturday local vendors offer an array of fresh produce at Union City Farmers Market.
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Unique programs at Logan High
Alvarado Elementary School scores an A-minus rating from Niche, while Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School receives a B-plus. James Logan High School, which gets an A rating, offers programs like electronic media production, social justice and a scholarship program to help educationally disadvantaged students access college opportunities.
Alvarado Elementary School offers programs that prepare East Bay students for success.
James Logan High School received an A on Niche.
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Highway and BART access to Oakland and San Francisco
Interstate 880 forms Alvarado’s eastern frontier, and this major highway offers a 20-mile drive into downtown Oakland and an approximately 35-mile journey into San Francisco. The Union City BART, located down Alvarado-Niles Road, runs an Orange Line train capable of reaching Oakland within a 30-minute ride and San Francisco within 40 minutes. Alvarado is home to Kaiser Permanente's Union City medical office.
The AC Transit and BART connects different neighborhoods in Union City to nearby cities.
I-880 allows Alvarado residents to commute to various part of the Bay Area.
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Diverse culinary and commercial outlets in Alvarado
Smith Street serves as this community’s main thoroughfare. The Union Landing shopping center sits along this road and puts dozens of brand-named dining and shopping outlets within close distance of each other. Grocery options include Lucky, Smart & Final and Walmart, while other retail offerings vary from a Petco to a Best Buy and Lowe’s. Alvarado Boulevard also has diverse shopping and dining. Seafood City Supermarket makes East Asian groceries readily available, while Shalimar Grocery offers a variety of Indian spices and produce. Bronco Billy’s Pizza Palace has been a mainstay of the community for decades, serving up pizzas with toppings like artichokes, clams and even linguica, a popular dish among Union City’s significant Portuguese community. Toppings Too specializes in Filipino cuisine, while the Birdhaus Beer Garden blends Asian, Mexican and Bavarian dishes in a communal cafeteria atmosphere.
Try some furikake fries at The Lone Crow restaurant located in Alvarado neighborhood.
Union Landing features a variety of popular retailers like Best Buy located in Alvarado.
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Parks in this Area
Tidewater Park
Deep Creek Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Casa Verde Park
Frank Fisher Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Pioneer Park
Lowry Park
Sea Breeze Park
Cerruti Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
29 min drive
Bus
Whipple Rd & Dyer St
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Calaveras Landing Shopping Center
Bus
Dyer St & Union City Bl
Bus
Delores Dr & Deborah Dr
Bus
Union City Bl & Regents Bl
Bus
Alvarado Blvd & Merganser Dr
Bus
Jean Dr & Blythe St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Alvarado
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Alvarado Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Alvarado, Union City sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Alvarado, Union City over the last 12 months is $1,518,250, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
33,779
Median Age
44
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$146,415
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$174,533
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.7%
College Graduates
46.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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