Oakland, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Oakland, California Summary
Life in Oakland research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Oakland over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oakland:
The population in Oakland is 437,548.
The median home value in Oakland is $772,400.
The median income in Oakland is $85,628.
The cost of living in Oakland is 157 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Oakland is $1,676.
The unemployment rate in Oakland is 6.2%.
The poverty rate in Oakland is 13.5%.
Table Of Contents
Oakland SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
2
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
4
Oakland, CA Crime Report
28,275
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,456.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
175.22%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oakland / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 28,275 | 6,456.6 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 5,653 | 1,290.9 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 102 | 23.3 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2,479 | 566.1 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,710 | 618.8 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 22,622 | 5,165.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 2,537 | 579.3 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 13,373 | 3,053.7 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6,712 | 1,532.7 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Oakland, CA Cost Of Living
157
Oakland's Overall Cost Of Living
Oakland's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Oakland | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 134 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 228 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 145 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 134 | 126 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Oakland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 422,575 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 421,042 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 417,442 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 412,040 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 408,073 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 402,339 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 397,011 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 392,890 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 389,397 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 386,909 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oakland
| Race | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.6% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 21.6% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 15.6% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 27.2% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Oakland
| Gender | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oakland for adults over 25
| Education | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 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% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oakland, California
| Income | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.0% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
