ARTICLE: San Leandro In-Depth

The city of San Leandro, CA lies in Alameda County, in the famed San Francisco Bay Area. With a total population of just over 77,000, this city of manufacturing and commerce has seen sweeping business development since its beginnings. The per-capita income for San Leandro, CA is $23,895 and climbing. San Leandro enjoys the finer aspects of a Bay Area community. With a median family income of $65,981, over $10,000 higher than the nation as a whole, San Leandro, CA residents enjoy a unique mixture of outdoor and indoor activities. For example, the 100-year old Cherry Festival is an annual tradition that brings with it a welcomed boost for the local economy. The industries of San Leandro offer a versatile mix of commercial and business operations. Some of the major employers are: Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc. Lucky Stores Galen Health Care, Inc. Hudson ICS-KSC Treasure Chest Advertising Co. Corresponding to changes in the social and economic landscape, San Leandro has experienced radical fluctuations in population since 1980. For example, the obsolete Caterpillar Tractor site was recently redeveloped into a major commercial shopping center, providing a host of new jobs for residents and an increase in the total receipts for the city each year. The assimilation of cultures and the promise of new business continue to revitalize the community. Sources: California Government Web Site Economic Development Alliance for Business US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder US Bureau of Economic Analysis Back to top↑

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