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Nestled in the eastern foothills of the San Francisco Bay Area, Piedmont is a small residential community with tree lined streets and charming older homes. Piedmont is noted for its schools, parks, and family orientation. All of the cultural, sporting, and shopping amenities in the Bay Area are easily accessible.
CLIMATE:
| Average Temperature | Rain (inches) | |||
| Month | Low | Mean | High | |
| Jan | 45 | 51 | 57 | 4.85 |
| Apr | 51 | 59 | 66 | 1.38 |
| Jul | 57 | 65 | 73 | 0.07 |
| Oct | 55 | 64 | 72 | 1.33 |
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POPULATION:
| 2000 | 10,952 |
| 2001 | 11,040 |
| 2002 | 11,102 |
| 2003 | 11,087 |
| 2004 | 11,056 |
| 2005 | 11,009 |
| 2006 | 10,984 |
| 2007 | 11,020 |
| 2008 | 11,079 |
| 2009 | 11,165 |
| 2010 | 11,262 |
TAXABLE SALES:
| All Outlets (in thousands of dollars) | ||
| Year | Sales | % Change |
| 2001 | $ 15,106 | |
| 2002 | $ 15,412 | 2.0% |
| 2003 | $ 15,106 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | $ 16,449 | 8.9% |
| 2005 | $ 16,691 | 1.5% |
| 2006 | $ 17,852 | 7.0% |
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HOUSEHOLD AND INCOME STATISTICS
| MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD VALUE: | $ 760,000 |
| MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: | $ 134,270 |
| MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME: | $ 149,857 |
| PER CAPITA INCOME: | $ 70,539 |
| MEDIAN GROSS MONTHLY RENT: | $ 1,814 |
| Piedmont Real Estate - Trulia |
| Piedmont Real Estate - Trulia |
MAJOR EMPLOYERS 2010
| Manufacturing Employers | Number of Employees | Primary Naics Description |
| Quick Trading Co | 4 | Book Publishers |
| Sak Shar Inc | 3 | Book Publishers |
| Hydrogen Music | 3 | Industrial Gas Manufacturing |
| Truitt White Lumber Co | 3 | Sawmills |
| Wildwood Publishing Com | 2 | All Other Publishers |
| Solergy Inc | 2 | Heating Equipment (Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing |
| Meran Technology | 1 | Electronic Computer Manufacturing |
| Upstream Products | 1 | Sporting & Athletic Goods Manufacturing |
| Match Vineyards | 1 | Wineries |
| Non-Manufacturing Employers | Number of Employees | Primary Naics Description |
| City of Piedmont | 106 | Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers |
| Alameda County Training | 50 | Civic & Social Organizations |
| Linda Beach Coop Pre-School | 50 | Child Day Care Services |
| Piedmont Unified School Dist | 39 | Elementary & Secondary Schools |
| Golden Age Showcase & TV | 35 | Services For The Elderly & Persons With Disabilities |
| Alta Alliance Bank | 30 | Commercial Banking |
| Piedmont Commons | 30 | Other Grocery & Related Products Merchant Wholesalers |
| Mason-Mc Duffie Real Estate | 30 | Offices Of Real Estate Agents & Brokers |
| Kehilla Community Synagogue | 30 | Religious Organizations |
| Ann Martin Children's Center | 30 | Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners (Except Physicians) |
| Wildwood Schoolmates | 25 | Child Day Care Services |
| Xocolat Inc | 20 | Graphic Design Services |
| All Applied Construction Inc | 18 | New Single-Family Housing Construction (Except Operative Builders) |
| Bank of America, National Assn | 15 | Commercial Banking |
| Piedmont Shell Service | 10 | Other Gasoline Stations |
| Int U S A Inc | 10 | Flower, Nursery Stock & Florists Splys Merchant Wholesalers |
| CGR Management Consultants | 10 | Administrative Management & General Management Consulting Services |
| N A Citibank | 6 | Savings Institutions |
| Printeam | 3 | All Other Professional, Scientific & Technical Services |
| Delta Electric | 2 | Electrical Contractors |
| Richard Grinold Fund | 2 | Civic & Social Organizations |
| TOP EIGHT COMPANIES IN THE CITY |
| Rank | Company | Primary Naics Description | Employment |
| 1 | United States Postal Service | Postal Service | 70 |
| 2 | Linda Beach Coop Pre-School | Child Day Care Services | 50 |
| 3 | Alameda County Training | Civic & Social Organizations | 50 |
| 4 | Piedmont Unified School Dist | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 39 |
| 5 | City of Piedmont | Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers | 35 |
| 6 | Golden Age Showcase & TV | Services For The Elderly & Persons With Disabilities | 35 |
| 7 | Piedmont Commons | Other Grocery & Related Products Merchant Wholesalers | 30 |
| 8 | Kehilla Community Synagogue | Religious Organizations | 30 |
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POLICE: | 1 Chief, 2 Captains, 4 Sergeants, 13 Officers, and 7 civilian employees. |
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FIRE: |
1 Chief, 3 Captains, 3 Lieutenants, and 15 Firefighters. |
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WATER & SEWER: |
East Bay Municipal Utility District The District has a maximum water capacity of 375 million gal/day (mgd), an average consumption of 211 mgd, and average incoming wastewater 80 mgd. Water fees are based on the number of water units used plus a charge based on the size of the water meter. Wastewater service fees are based on the volume and quality of discharge. For additional information on fees or service contact the District at (510) 835-3000 or visit www.ebmud.com |
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
| EDUCATION: |
Piedmont Unified School District: The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools and one adult school. Please call (510) 594-2600 or visit www.piedmont.k12.ca.us for more information. |
| CULTURAL | There are 3 places of religious worship, 5 parks, and 2 community centers. Additionally, there are a variety of regional assets which include: 4 newspapers, 18 television channels, 1 cable TV system, a regional park system, and the San Francisco Bay. |