Oakland

California

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Population
439,418
Median Income
$102K
% Renters
58%
Median Rent
$1,979/mo
Available Rentals
0
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Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#289
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#385
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#391
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
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1 Bedroom
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Rent Affordability

How does Oakland compare?

Median rent relative to and the broader Bay Area market.

vs Bay Area Average25% lower
vs National Average+41% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Oakland pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
8%
$500–$999
8%
$1,000–$1,499
13%
$1,500–$1,999
21%
$2,000+
49%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsB-
Cost of LivingD+
SafetyD-
NightlifeA
Outdoor ActivitiesA+
WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall
Oakland$1,979B+
Alamo Square$2,1314A+
Albany$2,4450A+
Alameda$2,4740A+
Adams Point$2,16392A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Oakland.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Oakland.

Population439,418
Median Age40
Median Income$102K

Diversity Index: 0.62

Hispanic
29%
White
28%
Black
20%
Asian
16%
Two or More
7%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Oakland.

Home Types

Single Family
41%
Large Apt Building
29%
Small Apt Building
24%
Townhouse
5%
Mobile Home
1%

Home Age

2000–Present
13%
1980–1999
10%
1960–1979
20%
1940–1959
20%
Before 1939
37%

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33 min
Drive Alone47%
Walk/Bike5%
Work from Home27%

Schools

Oakland, CA - Grades, Schools, Rentals | Fairway | Fairway