Livermore is a city in Alameda County, California. Initially settled in the 1830s, the city was incorporated in 1876 and named after a rancher named Robert Livermore. Livermore is accessible via Interstate 580 and also has its own airport.
While Livermore has its roots firmly embedded in agriculture and ranching, today the city is home to many high-tech workers who are involved with neighboring Silicon Valley industries. Livermore has become quite upscale in recent years with an extensive renovation to its downtown area and the development of many desirable homes. According to census data, Livermore is the third wealthiest midsize city in the country, with a median household income of $96,632. Some of the top attractions in Livermore include the Livermore Rodeo, the Livermore Valley Opera, as well as the parkland and vineyards to the south of the city.
According to the 2000 census, there were 73,345 people living in Livermore. The city's biggest employer is the Department of Energy, which has a laboratory operated by the University of California. Livermore is also home to many excellent schools. The three high schools are Livermore High School, which was established in 1891, in addition to Granada High School and Vineyard High.