Oakland

Overview for Oakland, CA

437,548 people live in Oakland, where the median age is 36.9 and the average individual income is $49,970. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

437,548

Total Population

36.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$49,970

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Oakland, CA

Population Households Employment

Oakland has 167,307 households, with an average household size of 2.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Oakland do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 437,548 people call Oakland home. The population density is 7,822.97 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

437,548

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.9

Median Age

48.61 / 51.39%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 11.16%

0-9 Years

10-17: 8.48%

10-17 Years

18-24: 7.06%

18-24 Years

25-64: 59.78%

25-64 Years

65-74: 8.26%

65-74 Years

75+: 5.26%

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade 48944 (18%)
High School Degree 51017 (19%)
Associate Degree 30628 (11%)
Bachelor Degree 86249 (32%)
Graduate Degree 52953 (20%)

167,307

Total Households

2.58

Average Household Size

$49,970

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 44,904 (27%)

Without Children: 122,403 (73%)

Marital Status

Married 29%

Single 38%

Divorced 8%

Separated 5%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 8%

White Collar: 92%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 7%

15 to 29 Minutes 14%

30 to 59 Minutes 16%

60+ Minutes 7%

Schools in Oakland, CA

Primary Schools (72)

Middle Schools (17)

High Schools (35)

Mixed Schools (35)

The following schools are within or nearby Oakland. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

Around Oakland, CA

There's plenty to do around Oakland, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

64

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

92

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

71

Excellent Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including My Yute Soccer Camp, Alameda Community Sailing Center, and Sequoia chappellet, @goodbonez.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the My Yute Soccer Camp page on Yelp	Active	4.4 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Alameda Community Sailing Center page on Yelp	Active	3.71 miles	21 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sequoia chappellet, @goodbonez page on Yelp Search 3109 Adeline St on Google Maps	Active	4.84 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bob Zunino page on Yelp	Active	2.28 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Park Boulevard Yoga Center page on Yelp Search 4226 Park Blvd on Google Maps	Active	2.62 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Keely Wong Fitness page on Yelp	Active	3.64 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Alameda Art Lab page on Yelp Search 1910 A Encinal Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.65 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jasmine Salon & Bazaar page on Yelp Search 867 Cedar St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.53 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Barber Dave Galdamez page on Yelp Search 475 14th St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.52 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pearl Salon page on Yelp Search 3135 Fernside Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.42 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beauty Relaxation page on Yelp Search 2229 Santa Clara Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.13 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Divine Body Art Studio page on Yelp Search 395 MacArthur Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.8 miles	58 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the New Image Beauty Bar page on Yelp Search 5365 Fairfax Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.3 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin Dulce page on Yelp	Beauty	4.89 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Essence of Ebony Wax Studio page on Yelp	Beauty	4.8 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Oakland is the largest city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area and a major West Coast port city along the water. Oakland is known for its vibrant neighborhoods, incredible restaurants, Lake Merritt, the Oakland Zoo, abundant hiking and biking trails, and great arts and cultural scene. People are drawn to living in Oakland by its diversity, access to the outdoors, friendly and interesting neighborhoods, and the various shopping districts—like Rockridge and Piedmont Avenue. The most highly sought after neighborhoods are Crocker Highlands, Rockridge, Oakmore, Glenview, Montclair, and Redwood Heights. Oakland also has multiple commute options including the ‘only in the East Bay’ casual carpool to San Francisco, express buses, BART, and ferries. And the weather in Oakland is generally mild and sunny, with less fog than in other parts of the Bay Area!

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Overview for Oakland, CA

437,548

36.9 years

High

$49,970

Demographics and Employment Data for Oakland, CA

437,548

High

36.9

48.61 / 51.39%

167,307

2.58

$49,970

Schools in Oakland, CA

Around Oakland, CA

64

Somewhat Walkable

92

Biker's Paradise

71

Excellent Transit

Points of Interest

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$725,000

$1,100,000

$589,000

$549,950

$524,900

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Oakland

Overview for Oakland, CA

437,548

36.9 years

High

$49,970

Demographics and Employment Data for Oakland, CA

437,548

High

36.9

48.61 / 51.39%

167,307

2.58

$49,970

Schools in Oakland, CA

Around Oakland, CA

64

Somewhat Walkable

92

Biker's Paradise

71

Excellent Transit

Points of Interest

Browse Properties in the Area

$799,000

$725,000

$1,100,000

$589,000

$549,950

$524,900

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