Oakland, CA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Oakland, California Summary

Life in Oakland research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Oakland over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oakland:

  • The population in Oakland is 437,825.

  • The median home value in Oakland is $790,956.

  • The median income in Oakland is $94,389.

  • The cost of living in Oakland is 154 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Oakland is $1,849.

  • The unemployment rate in Oakland is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Oakland is 13.2%.

  • The average high in Oakland is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.

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Oakland SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
2
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
4
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Oakland, CA Crime Report

Crime in Oakland summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oakland. Key points include:

  • There were 34,253 total crimes in Oakland in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakland is 7,996.1 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakland is 1,521.1 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakland is 6,474.9 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Oakland is 244.04% above the national average.

34,253
Total Crimes
244.04%
Above National Average

Crime In Oakland Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Oakland
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 34,253 7,996.1 2,581.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 6,516 1,521.1 442.0 369.8
Murder 121 28.2 5.6 6.3
Robbery 2,736 638.7 113.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 3,329 777.1 288.7 268.2
Property Crime 27,737 6,474.9 2,138.9 1,954.4
Burglary 2,693 628.7 369.7 269.8
Larceny 17,347 4,049.5 1,341.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 7,697 1,796.8 427.6 282.7

Oakland, CA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Oakland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oakland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Oakland is 154 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Oakland is 1.5x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Oakland is $790,956.

  • The median income in Oakland is $94,389.

154
Oakland's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Oakland Comparison Table

Living Expense Oakland California National Average
Overall 154 139 100
Services 121 110 100
Groceries 132 112 100
Health 128 109 100
Housing 228 204 100
Transportation 132 126 100
Utilities 129 124 100

Oakland, CA Weather

  • The average high in Oakland is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.

  • There are 42.8 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 21.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

StatOakland
Average Annual High67.8
Average Annual Low49.9
Annual Precipitation Days42.8
Average Annual Precipitation21.8
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
67.8°
Average High
42.8°
Days of Rain

Oakland, CA Photos

Oaklandc Cac Usa  Skyline And Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User Basil D Soufi | CC BY-SA 3.0
Aerial View Of City Of Oakland
Source: Public Domain
Oaklandpanorama
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Ramirez | CC BY 2.0
Panorama Downtown Oakland By Daniel Ramirez
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Ramirez (jdnx) | CC BY 2.0
Upper Rockridge In Oaklandc Ca
Source: Wikipedia User rbotman01 | CC BY-SA 2.0
Lake Merrittc Towards The Southern End
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Ramirez | CC BY 2.0
Tribune Tower In Downtown Oaklandc Jan C By Hitchster
Source: Wikipedia User Hitchster | CC BY 2.0
View From Tribune Tower
Source: Wikipedia User freeside510 | CC BY 2.0
Oakland Frankogawatorii
Source: Wikipedia User Niranjan Arminius | CC BY-SA 2.0

5 Reviews & Comments About Oakland

Overall User Rating
3.0
/5
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Tuck3r -

I live in Oakland and it's not bad outside of East and West Oakland. For some context, the clip at the end of the video isn't from California.


ETG -

i lived in richmond all my life and Oakland is way worse then Richmond theres hardly any police there and they wait for the shootings to be over then they show up lol


Kalea Jordan -

My dad grew up in Oakland and I live in San Leandro and he never had anything happen to him and I use to always go to Oakland to do my basketball practice


Trent S56 -

Yeah I live in Oakland !. And it really s***s !!!.


HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-18 16:51:19.373767

To everybody thinking about moving to Oakland : It's dreadful, horrible chaos. Please just stay where you are.

Actually, Oakland s a wonderful place to live. We just don't need any more people here. Really.

Bad: weather. Bad: diverse, fun population. You've been warned. Lol

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Oakland Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Oakland

The current population in Oakland is 437,825. The population has increased 13.2% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 437,825 4.0%
2021 421,042 0.9%
2020 417,442 1.3%
2019 412,040 1.0%
2018 408,073 1.4%
2017 402,339 1.3%
2016 397,011 1.0%
2015 392,890 0.9%
2014 389,397 0.6%
2013 386,909 -

Race / Ethnicity in Oakland

White
29.0% (126,780)
African American
21.3% (93,447)
American Indian
0.4% (1,642)
Asian
15.7% (68,934)
Hawaiian
0.5% (2,048)
Other
0.7% (3,016)
Two Or More
5.8% (25,408)
Hispanic
26.6% (116,550)

Oakland is:

  • 29.0% White with 126,780 White residents.

  • 21.3% African American with 93,447 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 1,642 American Indian residents.

  • 15.7% Asian with 68,934 Asian residents.

  • 0.5% Hawaiian with 2,048 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 3,016 Other residents.

  • 5.8% Two Or More with 25,408 Two Or More residents.

  • 26.6% Hispanic with 116,550 Hispanic residents.

Race Oakland CA USA
White 29.0% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 21.3% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 15.7% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.8% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 26.6% 39.7% 18.7%

Gender in Oakland

Female
50.8% (222,568)
Male
49.2% (215,257)
  • Oakland is 50.8% female with 222,568 female residents.

  • Oakland is 49.2% male with 215,257 male residents.

Gender Oakland CA USA
Female 50.8% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 50.1% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Oakland for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Oakland completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Oakland completed 9-12th grade.

  • 16.0% of adults in Oakland completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Oakland completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Oakland completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Oakland completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Oakland completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Oakland completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Oakland completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9.0% (39,404)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (26,269)
High School / GED
16.0% (70,052)
Some College
15.0% (65,673)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (26,269)
Bachelor's Degree
27.0% (118,212)
Master's Degree
14.0% (61,295)
Professional Degree
4.0% (17,513)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (13,134)
Education Oakland CA USA
< 9th Grade 9.0% 9.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 16.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 15.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 27.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 14.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Oakland, California

  • 5.1% of households in Oakland earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Oakland earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Oakland earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Oakland earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Oakland earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Oakland earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Oakland earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Oakland earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Oakland earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 21.7% of households in Oakland earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (2,247,464)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (1,996,261)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.3% (2,750,387)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.5% (2,427,447)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.7% (3,353,584)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.6% (5,512,858)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.5% (4,575,922)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (6,714,626)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.8% (4,717,079)
$200,000 or more
21.7% (9,486,868)
Income Oakland CA USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.5% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.7% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.6% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.5% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.8% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 21.7% 17.9% 11.4%

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