DUBLIN
Fast-Growing City in East Bay Area

Dublin is located in the Tri-Valley area of Alameda County in the East Bay, at the intersection of the 580 and 680 freeways, the traffic artery in the eastern part of the Bay Area. The easternmost terminus of the BART - Dublin/Pleasanton is in the city center. The city is 40 miles from San Francisco International Airport, 30 miles from San Jose, 20 miles from Walnut Creek in the North Bay, and the emerging cities of Mountain House and Tracy 20 miles. The transportation is extremely convenient.

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Dublin is named after Ireland, where the first church was built in 1856, the first post office was built in 1960, and the city government was established in 1982. It is a fast-growing, high-tech, and multicultural emerging city. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Dublin has a population of about 72,589, and the Asian population is increasing from 1% in 2010 to 53% in 2020. The average annual income of urban households is US$171,168, the average price of median-priced houses is US$980,000, and the average rent of houses is US$2,984/month. New construction is abundant in the city, and while property prices are high, Dublin is an attractive location for those working in high-tech companies, given the balance between quality of life and affordability.

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The annual highest average temperature is 90-92 degrees Fahrenheit (32-33 degrees Celsius) in July, and the lowest average temperature is 33-35 degrees Fahrenheit (2-3-3 degrees Celsius) in January. The annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade is held grandly in the city square here on the second weekend of the warm spring in March every year. Green costumes and chocolate snacks are the best colors for this folk event. Celebrate the coming of beautiful spring together with fun. The annual Urban Summer Music Festival is also held on the weekends of July and August, attracting people from all over the Bay Area to watch.

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Dublin has more than a dozen large enterprises with more than 200 employees, including internationally renowned electronic software and communication technology company SAP, just beside Dublin Avenue in the urban area. The proportion of telecommuting is relatively high, with 21.74% working from home. The average commute in Dublin is 35.91 minutes; public transport is widely used, offering another viable option for those looking to avoid long commutes. In addition, many large tech companies, such as Apple, offer bus commuting services.

Many elementary, middle, and high schools in Dublin maintain high educational standards and ratings. For example, Dublin High School (Dublin High School) was named one of the top 100 best high schools in the United States in 2011.

 

Dublin is an ethnically diverse city with residents belonging to different racial and ethnic groups. The most common race is Asian, followed by White. English and Mandarin are the most commonly used languages.