City · 70,803 residents · Alameda County, California
Dublin, California
In Dublin, a typical home is worth $1,317,100 and typical rent is $3,191 a month. Compared with all of Alameda County, typical household income is 66% higher, typical rent is 35% higher, and the share of households that own their home is 11 points higher.
Typical home value from Zillow, September 2021 to September 2026: from $1,212,118 to $1,227,704.
Typical rent
$3,325a month
▲ 6.1% more than 12 months ago
Typical rent from Zillow, September 2021 to September 2026: from $2,923 to $3,325.
From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).
Dublin is in Alameda County. The FHA loan limit ($1,249,125 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Alameda County. See the county
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
1
The typical household income in Dublin is $214,385,66% more than in Alameda County as a whole ($129,367).
2
According to Zillow, in the 12 months to September 2026 the typical home value in Dublin fell 5.5%; in California, it rose 0.6%.
3
The typical rent in Dublin is $3,191 a month, 35% more than in Alameda County as a whole ($2,357).
4
Nearby, in Camino Tassajara, the typical rent is $2,422: 24% less than in Dublin ($3,191).
5
Nearby, in Livermore, the typical home value is $1,105,600: 16% less than in Dublin ($1,317,100).
6
The typical home in Dublin is worth $1,317,100,21% more than in Alameda County as a whole ($1,090,100).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024); Zillow (September 2026 data). Zillow data
The homes here
Housing in Dublin
What homes there are in Dublin, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).
What homes there are
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
Kind of home
Detached houseAttached houseBuilding of 2 to 4Apartments (5 or more)Mobile homeBoat, RV and otherUnreliable estimate
Dublin
Alameda County
California
United States
Kind of home: Dublin and its comparisons
Measure
Dublin
Alameda County
California
United States
Detached house
54%
51%
57%
61%
Attached house
17%
9%
7%
6%
Building of 2 to 4
2%
10%
8%
8%
Apartments (5 or more)
27%
29%
24%
19%
Mobile home
Unreliable estimate
1%
4%
6%
Boat, RV and other
Unreliable estimate
0%
0%
0%
In Dublin, 5 in 10 homes are single-family detached houses; in Alameda County, 5.
Year built
Before 19601960–19791980–19992000–20092010 or later
Dublin
Alameda County
California
United States
Year built: Dublin and its comparisons
Measure
Dublin
Alameda County
California
United States
Before 1960
2%
39%
27%
26%
1960–1979
17%
27%
29%
24%
1980–1999
21%
19%
25%
25%
2000–2009
27%
7%
11%
14%
2010 or later
33%
8%
8%
11%
The typical home in Dublin was built in 2004, 35 years after the typical one in Alameda County.
There is more room for a big family here: 67% of homes have 3 bedrooms or more, against 50% in Alameda County.
What it costs here
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
Value of owner-occupied homes
Unreliable estimate
Under $100KUnreliable
$100K–$200K2%
$200K–$300KUnreliable
$300K–$500KUnreliable
$500K–$750K5%
$750K–$1M15%
$1M or more76%
Value of owner-occupied homes: Dublin and its comparisons
Measure
Dublin
Under $100K
Unreliable estimate
$100K–$200K
2%
$200K–$300K
Unreliable estimate
$300K–$500K
Unreliable estimate
$500K–$750K
5%
$750K–$1M
15%
$1M or more
76%
Monthly rent with utilities
Unreliable estimate
Under $500Unreliable
$500–$999Unreliable
$1,000–$1,499Unreliable
$1,500–$1,9996%
$2,000–$2,4997%
$2,500–$2,99922%
$3,000 or more59%
Monthly rent with utilities: Dublin and its comparisons
Measure
Dublin
Under $500
Unreliable estimate
$500–$999
Unreliable estimate
$1,000–$1,499
Unreliable estimate
$1,500–$1,999
6%
$2,000–$2,499
7%
$2,500–$2,999
22%
$3,000 or more
59%
Without a mortgage
$1,387 a month
Alameda County: $1,000 a month
Owners with a mortgage
79%
Alameda County: 70%
How it changed
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024
Change since 2015–2019
Typical home value
Dublin+49%
Alameda County+42%
California+46%
United States+53%
Typical rent
Dublin+19%
Alameda County+31%
California+36%
United States+33%
Typical household income
Dublin+43%
Alameda County+30%
California+32%
United States+29%
Change since 2015–2019: Dublin and its comparisons
Measure
Dublin
Alameda County
California
United States
Typical home value
+49%
+42%
+46%
+53%
Typical rent
+19%
+31%
+36%
+33%
Typical household income
+43%
+30%
+32%
+29%
From 2015–2019 to 2020–2024, the typical home value in Dublin rose 49%; in Alameda County, it rose 42%.
The typical rent in Dublin rose 19% over the same time; in Alameda County, it rose 31%.
To compare: typical income in Dublin rose 43%; the home, +49%; the rent, +19%.
How people live
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
How people live: Dublin and its comparisons
Measure
Dublin
Alameda County
California
United States
Rental vacancy
4.6%
5.7%
4.2%
5.5%
Homeowner vacancy
Unreliable estimate
0.8%
0.8%
0.9%
More than one person per room
2.3%
7.3%
8.2%
3.4%
People per household
2.83
2.70
2.84
2.53
Drive alone
49%
53%
66%
69%
Carpool
7%
8%
10%
9%
Public transit
5%
8%
3%
3%
Walk or bike
2%
4%
3%
3%
Work from home
35%
26%
17%
15%
Other means
2%
2%
2%
2%
Typical commute
Unreliable estimate
20 to 29 minutes
20 to 29 minutes
20 to 29 minutes
The rental vacancy rate in Dublin is 4.6%, lower than in Alameda County (5.7%).
In Dublin, 2.3% of households live with more than one person per room, against 7.3% in Alameda County.
A household in Dublin has 2.83 people on average, about the same as in Alameda County (2.70).
Many people here do not commute at all: 35% work from home; in Alameda County, 26%.
Do the math
What would you pay each month for a home in Dublin?
A typical home costs more than the typical income allows
We start with a typical home in Dublin, worth $1,317,100, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 61% of the typical household income in Dublin, which is $214,385 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $468,781 a year. Note: at that price the loan is above the FHA limit for Alameda County ($1,249,125), so FHA would not insure it; the payment is only a reference.
The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Alameda County.
Change the price, the down payment or the loan: the payment updates right away.
Your numbers
Local data
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Starts at the typical home value in Dublin. Change it to the price you have in mind.
Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.
Down payment
%
That is $46,099 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.
This week's average ± a quarter or half point.
National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.
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Estimated monthly payment
Local data
$10,938
at 7.18% · 30 years
Loan amount
$1,293,244
Total interest
$1,860,674
Paid off in
November 2056
Includes $22,243 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.
Does it fit the income?
Comfortable
up to $5,002 a month
Tight
$5,002 to $6,432 a month
Hard
more than $6,432 a month
Your payment · 61%
Compared with the typical household income in Dublin ($214,385 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.
Monthly payment breakdown
Principal & interest
$8,761
Property tax
$834
Home insurance
$549
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)
$794
This loan is over the FHA limit
You'd borrow $1,271,001, but the FHA limit for a one-unit home in Dublin is $1,249,125. You'd need a bigger down payment or a different loan.
You need at least $46,099 for the down payment, plus closing costs.
This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.
Total monthly payment $10,938; principal and interest $8,761.
The city and its county
Dublin and Alameda County
Dublin is in Alameda County, California. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).
Dublin
Map of Alameda County, California, with Dublin marked. Around it, the neighboring counties.
Dublin
Alameda County
Other cities with a page
Dublin's own numbers
Typical home value
$1,317,100
Typical monthly rent
$3,191
Typical yearly household income
$214,385
Households that own their home
66%
Effective property tax rate
0.76%
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).
Numbers for all of Alameda County
FHA limit, one-unit home
$1,249,125
Conventional limit, one unit
$1,249,125
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,805
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+23%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
1.7%
HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.
Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Alameda County.
A typical home in Dublin is worth $1,317,100: 21% above the county and 79% above California. With the typical household income in Dublin ($214,385 a year), a typical home costs 6.1 times what the household earns in a year.
Years of income to pay for a typical home
The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.
Dublin6.1 years
Alameda8.4 years
California7.4 years
United States4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024
How prices have changed in Alameda County
According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Alameda County rose 62% in the 10 years through 2025.
FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Alameda County.
Yearly change in FHFA’s price index in Alameda County, 2016 to 2025
2016: +11.4% +11.4% 2016
2017: +7.0% +7.0% 2017
2018: +9.0% +9.0% 2018
2019: +1.2% +1.2% 2019
2020: 0.0% 0.0% 2020
2021: +9.8% +9.8% 2021
2022: +13.2% +13.2% 2022
2023: −0.3% −0.3% 2023
2024: +1.4% +1.4% 2024
2025: −1.9% −1.9% 2025
Change in FHFA’s price index in Alameda County, California and the United States
Period
County
California
U.S.
Last year (2025)
−1.9%
+0.8%
+2.9%
5 years (2020–2025)
+23%
+40%
+47%
10 years (2015–2025)
+62%
+80%
+85%
The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data
Dublin next to Alameda County, California and the U.S.
Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.
Typical home value
Dublin$1,317,100
Alameda$1,090,100
California$734,700
United States$332,700
Typical monthly rent
Dublin$3,191
Alameda$2,357
California$2,036
United States$1,413
Typical yearly household income
Dublin$214,385
Alameda$129,367
California$99,122
United States$80,734
See the full table
Dublin next to Alameda County and California
Measure
Dublin
Alameda County
California
U.S.
Typical home value
$1,317,100 ▲21% above the county
$1,090,100
$734,700
$332,700
Typical monthly rent
$3,191 ▲35% above the county
$2,357
$2,036
$1,413
Typical yearly household income
$214,385 ▲66% above the county
$129,367
$99,122
$80,734
Households that own their home
66% ▲11 points above the county
54%
56%
65%
Typical yearly property tax
$10,001 ▲18% above the county
$8,474
$5,124
$3,119
Effective property tax rate
0.76% ▼0.02 points below the county
0.78%
0.7%
0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income
43% ▼7 points below the county
50%
55%
51%
“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Alameda County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.
Four ways to pay for a typical home in Dublin
For a typical $1,317,100 home in Dublin, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Dublin's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.
FHA, 3.5% down$10,938a month
Above the FHA limit for Alameda County ($1,249,125)
Down payment
$46,099
Cash to close
$85,612
Rate
7.18%
Mortgage insurance
FHA MIP · $794
Conventional, 5% down$10,485a month
Above the conventional limit for Alameda County ($1,249,125): it would be a "jumbo" loan
Down payment
$65,855
Cash to close
$105,368
Rate
7.18%
Mortgage insurance
PMI · $626
Conventional, 20% down, no PMI$8,521a month
Least cash to close
Down payment
$263,420
Cash to close
$302,933
Rate
7.18%
Mortgage insurance
None
ITIN, 15% down (example)$9,739a month
Down payment
$197,565
Cash to close
$237,078
Rate
8.18%
Mortgage insurance
None
Four ways to pay for a typical home in Dublin
Loan
Monthly payment
Down payment
Loan amount
Rate
Mortgage insurance
Cash to close
Minimum score
FHA, 3.5% down Above the FHA limit for Alameda County ($1,249,125)
$10,938
$46,099
$1,293,244
7.18%
FHA MIP · $794
$85,612
580
Conventional, 5% down Above the conventional limit for Alameda County ($1,249,125): it would be a "jumbo" loan
$10,485
$65,855
$1,251,245
7.18%
PMI · $626
$105,368
620*
Conventional, 20% down, no PMI Least cash to close
$8,521
$263,420
$1,053,680
7.18%
None
$302,933
620*
ITIN, 15% down (example)
$9,739
$197,565
$1,119,535
8.18%
None
$237,078
Set by the lender
The option that asks for the least cash to close is Conventional, 20% down, no PMI.
Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.
Typical rent in Dublin is $3,191 a month: 35% above the county. In Dublin, 43% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.
HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Alameda County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($2,805 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $53.94 an hour working full time.
What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.
HUD fair market rent in Alameda County (Fiscal year 2027)
Size
Fair rent a month
Hourly wage
Yearly income
Studio
$2,088
$40.15
$83,520
1 bedroom
$2,290
$44.04
$91,600
2 bedrooms
$2,805
$53.94
$112,200
3 bedrooms
$3,592
$69.08
$143,680
4 bedrooms
$4,250
$81.73
$170,000
Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
Fair market rent by ZIP code in Dublin
HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Dublin is in ZIP code 94568.
For 2 bedrooms it is $3,810: $1,005 more than the fair market rent for Alameda County ($2,805).
Fair market rent by ZIP code and size in Dublin, fiscal year 2027.
ZIP code
Studio
1 bd
2 bd
3 bd
4 bd
94568
$2,840
$3,110
$3,810
$4,880
$5,770
ZIP code2 bd3 bd
94568 $3,810$4,880
1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Dublin when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD)Fiscal year 2027Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship fileData from 2020 dataCensus Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (external site)
HUD lists 7 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Dublin. These are the largest.
Wexford Way & Carlow Court at Emerald Vista6900 Mariposa Cir, Dublin 94568180 homes, 178 low-income · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 67 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2012 · For families
Dublin3115 Finnian Way, Dublin 94568322 homes, 162 low-income · 1 bd: 103 · 2 bd: 61 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
Fairway Family Apts4161 Keegan St, Dublin 94568304 homes, 153 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 47 · In service since 2006 · For families
Camellia Place (DUBLIN)5450 De Marcus Blvd, Dublin 94568112 homes, 111 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 53 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 2007 · For families
Valor Crossing (fka Dublin Family Apartments)7500 Saint Patrick Way, Dublin 9456866 homes, 65 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2016
You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.
There are 7 HUD-approved agencies with an office in Alameda County; 7 say they serve in Spanish.
No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Dublin or Alameda County. The ones below are statewide in California: they work in Dublin the same as in the rest of the state.
CalHFA second loan with deferred payments for the down payment or closing costs of first-time buyers in California.Offered by California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).
CalHFA down payment loan for first-generation buyers in California; when you sell, you repay the loan plus a share of the home's appreciation.Offered by California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).
CalHFA second loan with deferred payments for the down payment or closing costs of first-time buyers who use the CalPLUS Access mortgage (FHA or conventional).Offered by California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).
No legal help resource on our list is for Dublin or Alameda County in particular.
If you have a problem with your landlord, an eviction notice or a scam, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) search shows the free legal aid offices that serve your area.
Short answers with the numbers for Dublin and all of Alameda County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.
How much does a typical home cost in Dublin?
The typical home value in Dublin is $1,317,100, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Alameda County it is $1,090,100.
How much does it cost to rent in Dublin?
Typical rent in Dublin is $3,191 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Alameda County is $2,805.
What is the FHA loan limit in Dublin?
Dublin uses the FHA limit for all of Alameda County (2026): $1,249,125 for a one-unit home and $2,402,625 for a four-unit home.
How much property tax do owners pay in Dublin?
The typical homeowner in Dublin pays $10,001 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 0.76% of the home’s value; in Alameda County, the rate is 0.78%.
Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Dublin?
There are 7 HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in Alameda County. 7 say they serve in Spanish. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.