Oakland, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
438,072 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,369 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$924,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$979 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,791 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alameda County
6
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alameda County
7
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 50
Feb 4 0 53
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 59
Jun 0 0 62
Jul 0 0 63
Aug 0 0 64
Sep 0 0 65
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 78% of residents leaning left and 16% leaning right.

Liberal (80%) (16%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 11%
Hillary Clinton 83%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, CA State Senate District 7, CA Assembly District 18, CA
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Schools

ARISE High
<1 miles, NE
Ascend
<1 miles, NE
Epic Charter
<1 miles, N
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Colleges

Mills College
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Alameda Hospital
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
Highland Hospital
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
13 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
55 miles, E • 1 star
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