Oakland, California

Population 400,740

Oakland is located in Alameda County, CA. The population is 400,740, making Oakland the largest city in Alameda County and the 8th largest city in the state of California.

There are 139 public schools in Oakland with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Oakland is very low , and there are 744 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Oakland is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Oakland property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Oakland include Alameda, Piedmont and Canyon.

Oakland Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 39.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.1%

Crime Rate

67.67% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 1
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 659
  • Burglary: 599
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

27.06% Higher than national avg.
  • 744 offenders in Oakland
  • 18.57 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,296 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 89
  • Registered Polluters: 36
  • Superfunds: 84
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,087

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

139 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 139 K-12 public schools in Oakland, CA and 50 private schools. Homefacts rates Oakland's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
50 Private Schools

Acts Christian Academy

Agnes Memorial Christian Academy

Applegarden Montessori School

Archway School

Aurora School

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14 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

744 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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257 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Oakland, CA issued 257 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 257 permits, 81 were issued for single family homes and 176 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Oakland, CA issued 509 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 509 permits, 52 were issued for single family homes and 457 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,589
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,920
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,356
  • 3 Bedrooms: $3,131
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,752

Zip Codes

94501 94502 94563 94577 94601 94602 94603 94604 94605 94606 94607 94608 94609 94610 94611
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Environmental Hazards

1296 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Oakland, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Oakland, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Oakland, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49°
  • February 51.28°
  • March 54.12°
  • April 56.67°
  • May 59.05°
  • June 62.06°
  • July 62.9°
  • August 63.6°
  • September 64.15°
  • October 61.98°
  • November 56.02°
  • December 49.54°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Oakland, CA

Earthquakes
Oakland, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Oakland, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Oakland, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Oakland, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Oakland, CA: $68,060

Unemployment

Unemployment in Oakland is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.33%
White Collar - 64.67%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Barbara Lee

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

8 Cemeteries view all

55 FCC Towers view all

25 Fire Stations view all

3 Hospitals view all

18 Libraries view all

13 Police Stations view all

19 Retirement Homes view all

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