10 Best Independent Living Communities in Livermore, CA

Learn More About Independent Living in Livermore, CA

Livermore, a suburb of Oakland, offers the conveniences of a modern city with easy access to all the nearby big-city attractions. Within city limits, residents enjoy local wineries, like Nottingham Cellars, and diverse shopping experiences throughout Livermore’s downtown district.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Livermore are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Livermore retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Livermore, CA

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $6,000 in Livermore and $3,800 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of California is around $3,000.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Livermore are rated 00 points above/below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above/below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
137	163	140	135	131	130

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$121,175 per year	$63,278 per year	$106,579 per year	$46,098 per year	$51,696 per year	$6,814 per year	$1,723 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Livermore include:

Stanford Health Care

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 200+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, joint replacement

San Ramon Regional Medical Center

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 120+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Livermore’s climate is classified as a mix of mediterranean and semi-arid. The city typically experiences hot, dry summers with mild winters and occasional rainfall. The average humidity level is 65%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 75%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
47°F	57°F	37°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	89°F	55°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 98

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 15″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
40	12.9%	88,907	3,279 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	11.1%	1.8%	20.2%	0.5%	5.9%	62.6%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Fremont: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 92/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Alameda County

Democratic	Republican	Other
79.3%	14.9%	5.8%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Livermore include:

• Carnegie Museum
• Ravenswood Historic Site

Outdoor attractions in Livermore:

• Pleasure Island Park, Robert Livermore Park, Cayetano Park
• Brushy Peak Regional Preserve, Doolan Canyon Regional Preserve

Livermore’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Livermore 13 Cinema, Vine Cinema & Alehouse
• ArtWalk
• Portola Village Center, Livermore Center, Peppertree Plaza Shopping Center

Transportation

Wheels of Livermore Transit Center, in downtown Livermore, offers intra-city bus transit and provides access to Amtrak and Greyhound buses with routes in neighboring cities. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Livermore.