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Crime in Oakland summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oakland. Key points include:
There were 39,831 total crimes in Oakland in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakland is 9,155.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakland is 1,925.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakland is 7,230.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oakland is 332.03% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Oakland Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oakland / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 39,831 | 9,155.7 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8,376 | 1,925.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 81 | 18.6 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2,960 | 680.4 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5,039 | 1,158.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 31,455 | 7,230.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3,423 | 786.8 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 18,118 | 4,164.7 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9,914 | 2,278.9 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 190 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oakland is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oakland is $716,248.
The median income in Oakland is $101,600.
Oakland's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oakland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oakland | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 115 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 121 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 334 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 128 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 124 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 134 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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.
| Stat | Oakland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Oakland, CA Photos
5 Reviews & Comments About Oakland
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
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Oakland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oakland
The current population in Oakland is 439,418. The population has increased 13.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 439,418 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 438,072 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 437,825 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 437,548 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 422,575 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 425,097 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 421,042 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 417,442 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 412,040 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 408,073 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 402,339 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 397,011 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 392,890 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 389,397 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 386,909 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oakland
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Oakland is:
27.8% White with 122,006 White residents.
19.7% African American with 86,626 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 1,173 American Indian residents.
15.7% Asian with 68,848 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 1,881 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 3,844 Other residents.
6.6% Two Or More with 28,854 Two Or More residents.
28.7% Hispanic with 126,186 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.8% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 15.7% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 28.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oakland
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Oakland is 50.4% female with 221,589 female residents.
Oakland is 49.6% male with 217,829 male residents.
| Gender | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oakland for adults over 25
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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.
5.0% of adults in Oakland completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Oakland completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% 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.
| Education | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oakland, California
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5.4% of households in Oakland earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Oakland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Oakland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Oakland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Oakland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.6% of households in Oakland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.0% of households in Oakland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in Oakland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.8% of households in Oakland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.2% of households in Oakland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.6% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.2% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
