Dublin, CA

Dublin, California

Introduction to Dublin, California

Dublin, California, in Alameda county, is 4 miles NW of Pleasanton, California (center to center) and 19 miles E of Oakland, California. It's a suburban city and is part of the Tri-Valley. The municipality is situated in the east portion of the San Francisco Bay Area. Franklin Resources, Sybase, Pacific Bell- Advanced Solution, Zeiss Humphrey Systems and Arlen Ness are located in Dublin. The Parks Reserve Forces Training Area also known as Camp Parks is an important part of the Western United States' Army. The Tri-Valley area features prominent business parks and is home to major corporations. Dublin is situated on the Calaveras Fault. It has an ethnically diverse population.

Dublin History

In the early days, Dublin was the crossroads for two major stage routes. In 1822 Jose Maria Amador was given a vast acreage for his service as a Mexican soldier. He constructed several adobe homes and numerous small structures where Indians made a variety of products including soap, blankets, and farm tools for his rancho. In 1960 housing tracts were being built which initiated the conversion of Dublin from a rural area to the suburbs. The municipality incorporated in 1982.

Dublin Attractions

• Saint Patrick's Day Parade attracts a large crowd.
• Dublin Heritage Center.
• Murray Schoolhouse is a noteworthy historic building.
• Valley Shakespeare Festival.
• Saint Raymond's Church is an historic building.
• A World of Fun at the Day of the Glen Festival.
• Winter Concert Series.

Dublin Activities

Golfers enjoy the nearby quality courses including Dublin Ranch Golf Course, Canyon Lakes Golf Course, Bridges Golf Club and San Ramon Royal Vista Golf. The Tri-Valley area is home to numerous wineries including Clemente Estate Vineyards, Fenestra Winery, Concannon Vineyard and Retzlaff Estate Vineyards. Garin and Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park, Lake Chabot, Mount Diablo State Park and Sunol Regional Wilderness are popular with outdoor enthusiasts. The Pleasanton Ridge Trail is a long challenging path and rewards hikers with excellent views. San Francisco is approximately an hour away. Families enjoy the Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park.

Dublin Higher Education

Ohlone College, Northwestern Polytechnic, College of Alameda and Chabot College are nearby.

High Points

Dublin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Dublin, CA

Comparing Dublin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Dublin Almanac

Dublin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dublin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dublin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Dublin

Dublin High Schools (2004)

DUBLIN HIGH
8151 VILLAGE PKWY.
925-833-3300
Serves 1,268 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21

VALLEY HIGH (CONT.)
6901 YORK DR.
925-829-4322
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 92 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Dublin Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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