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City of Oakland: Population: 373,910 (2005 estimate +/16,114)
Government: City Hall: 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland CA 94612, 510-444-2489
Schools: PK-12: Oakland Unified School District. 45 private schools are located in Oakland.
Child Care: 170 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Oakland.
Public Library: Oakland Public Library 125 14th St (Main Library), Oakland CA 94612, 510-238-3144 15 Branch Libraries
Parks and Recreation: Oakland Parks &
Recreation 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3330, Oakland CA 946125,
510-238-3092
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 46/54 Median Rent: $889***
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $487,300* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,999**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $18,337 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$160 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$24
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City of Fremont: Population: 210,387 (2005 estimate +/11,836)
Government: City Hall: 3300 Capitol Ave, Building A, Fremont CA 94537, 510-284-4000 (Mail: Box 5006, Zip 94537)
Schools: PK-12: Fremont Unified School District. 15 private schools are located in Fremont.
Child Care: 73 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Fremont.
Public Library: Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd, 510-745-1400; Centerville Library 3801 Nicolet Ave, 510-795-2629; Irvington Library 41825 Greenpark Dr, 510-795-263; Niles Library 150 I St Fremont CA 94538 510-795-2626
Parks and Recreation: Fremont Parks
& Recreation 3300 Capitol Ave, Building B, Fremont CA 94537, 510-494-4300
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 67/33 Median Rent: $1,275***
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $635,300* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,381**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $35,619 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$185 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$76
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City of Hayward: Population: 135,474 (2005 estimate +/11,506)
Government:
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Schools: PK-12: Hayward Unified School District. 10 private schools are located in Hayward.
Child Care: 32 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hayward.
Public Library: Hayward Library Main Library 835 C St Hayward CA 94541, 510-293-8685; Weekes Branch Library 27300 Patrick Ave, Hayward CA 94544 510-293-8685
Parks and Recreation: Hayward Area Recreation & Park District 1099 'E' St, Hayward CA 94541, 510-881-6700
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42 Median Rent: $1,095
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $531,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,195
*2005 Estimate, +/- $26,929 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$160 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$46
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City of Berkeley: Population: 90,432 (2005 estimate +/6,031)
Government: City Hall: 2180 Milvia St, Berkeley CA 94704, 510-981-2489
Schools: PK-12: Berkeley Unified School District. 17 private schools are located in Berkeley.
Child Care: 77 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Berkeley.
Public Library: Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley CA 94704 510-981-6100
Parks and Recreation: Berkeley Parks
& Recreation 2180 Milvia St, 3rd FL, Berkeley CA 94704, 510-981-6700
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: Median Rent: $1,010
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $700,300* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,577**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $35,682** 2005 Estimate, +/-$221 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$61
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City of Livermore: Population: 87,054 (2005 estimate +/7,810)
Government: City Hall: 1052 S Livermore Ave Livermore CA 94550 925-960-4000 Community Web Site
Schools: PK-12: Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. 7 private schools are located in Livermore.
Child Care: 33 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Livermore.
Public Library: Civic Center Library 1188 S Livermore Ave Livermore CA 94550 925-373-5500
Parks and Recreation: Livermore Area Recreation & Park District 4444 East Ave Livermore
CA 94550 925-373-5700
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30 Median Rent: $1,314
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $662,100* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,556**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $26,929 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$160 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$93
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City of San Leandro: Population: 77,631 (2005 estimate +/7,262)
Government: City Hall: 835 E 14th St, San Leandro CA 94577, 510-577-3351
Schools: PK-12: San Leandro Unified School District. 8 private schools are located in San Leandro.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Leandro.
Public Library: San Leandro Public Library Main Library 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro CA 94577, 510-577-3971
Parks and Recreation: San Leandro Recreation &
Human Services 835 E. 14th St San Leandro CA 94577 577-3462
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37 Median Rent: $1,052***
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $511,800* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,922**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $28,144 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$111 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$88
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City of Alameda: Population: 77,058 (2005 estimate +/7,456)
Government: City Hall: 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda CA 94501, 510-747-7400
Schools: PK-12: Alameda Unified School District. 11 private schools are located in Alameda.
Child Care: 30 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Alameda.
Public Library: Alameda Free Library 2200 Central Ave # A, Alameda CA 94501, 510-747-7777; West End Library 788 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda CA 94501, 510-747-7767; Bay Farm Island Library 3221 McCartney Rd, Alameda CA 94502, 510-747-7787
Parks and Recreation: Alameda Parks
& Recreation 1327 Oak St, Alameda CA 94501, 510-747-7429
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 52/48 Median Rent: $1,098
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $629,300* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,357**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $35,619 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$185 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$75
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City of Pleasanton: Population: 67,018 (2005 estimate +/16,114)
Government: City Hall: Box 250 Pleasanton CA 94566 925-931-5027 (City Clerk's office)
Schools: PK-12: Pleasanton Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Pleasanton.
Child Care: 19 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Pleasanton.
Public Library: Pleasanton Public Library 400 Old Bernal Ave Pleasanton CA 94566 925-931-3400
Parks and Recreation: Pleasanton Parks, Recreation and Sports Box 520 Pleasanton CA 94566 925-931-5340
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26 Median Rent: $1,306***
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $801,800* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,464**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $29,442 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$137 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$108
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City of Union City: Population: 65,239 (2005 estimate +/7,839)
Government: City Hall: 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City CA 94587, 510-471-3232
Schools: PK-12: New Haven Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Union City.
Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Union City.
Public Library: Union City Library 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd Union City CA 94587 510-745-1464
Parks and Recreation: Union City Leisure
Services Dept 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City CA 94587, 510-675-5265
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 69/31 Median Rent: $1,007
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $592,800* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,353**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $20,976 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$137 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$130
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City of Newark: Population: 42,471
Government: City Hall: 37101 Newark Blvd Newark CA 94560 510-793-1400
Schools: PK-12: Newark Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Newark.
Child Care: 15 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Newark.
Public Library: Newark Public Library 37101 Newark Blvd Newark CA 94560 510-795-2627
Parks and Recreation: Newark Recreation &
Community Services 35501 Cedar Blvd Newark CA 94560 510-742-4437
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29 Median Rent: $1,093
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $303,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,659
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San Lorenzo: Population: 21,898
Government: Unincorporated.
Schools: PK-12: San Lorenzo Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in San Lorenzo.
Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Lorenzo.
Public Library: San Lorenzo Library 395 Paseo Grande San Lorenzo CA 94580 510-670-6283
Parks and Recreation: Hayward Area Recreation & Park District 1099 'E' St, Hayward CA 94541 510-881-6700
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21 Median Rent: $953
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $233,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,463
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City of Albany: Population: 16,444
Government: City Hall: 1000 San Pablo Ave Albany CA 94706 510-528-5710
Schools: PK-12: Albany City Unified School District. 14 private schools are located in Albany.
Child Care: 69 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Albany.
Public Library: Albany Library 1247 Marin Ave, Albany CA 94706, 510-526-3720
Parks and Recreation: Albany Recreation &
Community Services 1249 Marin Ave Albany CA 94706 510-524-9283
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 51/49 Median Rent: $947
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $334,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,864
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City of Piedmont: Population: 10,952
Government: City Hall: 120 Vista Ave, Piedmont CA 94611, 510-420-3041
Schools: PK-12: Piedmont City Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Piedmont.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Piedmont.
Public Library: Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley CA 94704 510-981-6100
Parks and Recreation: Piedmont Recreation Dept
358 Hillside Ave, Piedmont CA 94611, 510-420-3070
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 91/9 Median Rent: $1,814
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $760,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,213
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City of Emeryville: Population: 6,882
Government: City Hall: 1333 Park Ave Emeryville CA 94608 510-596-4300
Schools: PK-12: Emery Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Emeryville.
Child Care: 10 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Emeryville.
Public Library: Oakland Public Library 5606 San Pablo Ave (Golden Gate Branch), Oakland CA 94608, 510-597-5023
Parks and Recreation: Emeryville Community Services 4300 San Pablo Ave Emeryville CA 94608 510-596-3782
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 37/63 Median Rent: $985
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $161,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,283
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Sunol: Population: 1,332
Government: Unincorporated.
Schools: PK-12: Sunol Glen Unified School District. No private schools are located in Sunol.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sunol.
Public Library: San Lorenzo Library 395 Paseo Grande San Lorenzo CA 94580 510-670-6283
Parks and Recreation: Hayward Area Recreation & Park District 1099 'E' St, Hayward CA 94541 510-881-6700
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21 Median Rent: $1,349
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $496,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,740
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