About Oakland
Learn more about the city of Oakland by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Oakland will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Oakland. You can also view apartments for rent in Oakland, CA by clicking the link and search box below.
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Oakland Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 14.57% |
| 10-17 | 10.32% |
| 18-29 | 18.70% |
| 30-39 | 17.14% |
| 40-49 | 15.34% |
| 50-64 | 13.47% |
| 65 & Over | 10.46% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 56.06 sq mi |
| Total Population | 400,900 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 82nd percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 54th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 30th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 12th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $43,565 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $61,128 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 56th percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 39th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 64th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 51st percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 35th percentile |
| Single | 65th percentile |
| Married With Children | 17th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 18th percentile |
| Single With Children | 12th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 53rd percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | OAKLAND UNIFIED |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 18.85 : 1 |
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Neighborhoods in Oakland have a lot to offer residents - all of them feature unique qualities. Select from the neighborhoods below to read reviews and to share your own perspective.
Oakland Living
- Search Tips
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Local Flavor
- What is the East Bay area like?
- East Bay is a great area with plenty of culture and some of the cities there include Oakland, Hayward and Richmond. more
- What is San Pablo like?
- San Pablo is a smaller East Bay community that has a great location near Oakland and San Francisco. more
- What is Fremont like?
- Fremont is a city located on the southeast side of the San Francisco Bay Area. more
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Neighborhoods Around Oakland
- Adams Point (9)
- Lakewide (6)
- West Oakland (6)
- Gold Coast (5)
- Aquatic Park (4)
Cities Near Oakland
- Hayward (84)
- Fremont (71)
- Sunnyvale (66)
- Concord (64)
- Mountain View (53)
Oakland Apartments by Zip Code
- 94601 (1)
- 94602 (1)
- 94603 (3)
- 94605 (4)
- 94606 (5)
- 94607 (4)
- 94608 (4)
- 94609 (2)
- 94610 (3)
- 94611 (4)
- 94612 (9)
- 94621 (2)
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