Living in Oakland, CA
Oakland SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
2
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
4
Oakland, CA Crime Report
28,670Total Crimes
6,663.9Total Crimes / 100k People
159.46%
Above National Average
Oakland, CA Cost Of Living
158Oakland's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Oakland, California Info Snack
Oakland is the largest city and the county seat of Alameda County, California, United States. A major West Coast port city, Oakland is the largest city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, the third largest city overall in the San Francisco Bay Area, the eighth most populated city in California, and the 45th largest city in the United States. With a population of 419,267 as of 2015[update], it serves as a trade center for the San Francisco Bay Area; its Port of Oakland is the busiest port in the San Francisco Bay, the entirety of Northern California, and the fifth busiest in the United States of America. The city was incorporated in 1852.
Population
421,042
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty
17.6%
Median Home
$627,800
Median Income
$68,442
Median Rent
$1,354
Oakland, CA Photos
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Map Of Oakland, CA
Population over time in Oakland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 421,042 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 417,442 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 412,040 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 408,073 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 402,339 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 397,011 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 392,890 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 389,397 | 0.6% |
| 2009 | 386,909 | - |
| Crime/100k | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1273.7 | 447.4 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 16.3 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 609.9 | 137.3 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 543.4 | 266.5 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 5390.1 | 2380.4 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 556.4 | 416.2 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 3655.0 | 1571.8 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 1178.7 | 392.4 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Oakland
| Race | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.2% | 37.5% | 61.1% |
| African American | 23.1% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 15.6% | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 26.9% | 38.9% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Oakland, California
| Income | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 10.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.2% | 11.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Oakland
| Gender | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oakland for adults over 25
| Education | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
5 Reviews & Comments About Oakland
Overall User Rating
3.0
/5
/5
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.
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
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
Yeah I live in Oakland !. And it really s***s !!!.
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
