Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) A+
Stars & Stripes Cafe
Coffee Shop
Red Bay Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
KEFA Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cultures
Coffee Shop
Little House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Beanery Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Jim's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Haste Muerte
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ding tea
Coffee Shop
Cafe Mong Hoang
Coffee Shop
The Local
Coffee Shop
Mong Hoang Cafe
Coffee Shop
Highwire Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden
Coffee Shop
Chalys Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Oakland Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Mosley's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe of the Bay
Coffee Shop
Cafe Santana Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Donuts and Sandwiches
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Norton Factory Studios
Art Gallery
Cohen Bray House
Museum
Rhythmix Cultural Works
Theatre Arts
Peralta Hacienda Historical
Museum
Altarena Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Alameda Spite House
Attraction
Alameda Theatres
Cinema
Alameda Museum
Museum
Little Saigon
Attraction
Frank Bette Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Oakland Arena
Stadium
RingCentral Coliseum
Stadium
Bowlero Alameda
Bowling Alley
Greek Theatre
Theatre Arts
Creative Framing & Gallery.
Theatre Arts
Mary E. Wilson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Laney College Art Center
Theatre Arts
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
James Moore Theater
Theatre Arts
Oakland Museum of California
Museum
Friday Nights @ OMCA with Off the Grid
Attraction
Oakland Aviation Museum
Museum
Harrier
Attraction
Mustang P-51
Attraction
Food and Drink (5) A+
Subway
Fast Food
Aloha Club
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Guadalajara Food Truck
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Golden Hours
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
China Joe Fast Food
Fast Food
Jingletown Jazz Room
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
El Senor Burrito
Fast Food
Mi Grullense Taco Truck
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Donut Hole
Fast Food
Mi Grullense Taco Truck
Fast Food
El Gato Negro Bar
Bar
Wingstop
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Birrieria Potrillo Restaurant and Bar
Bar
Fitness (0) A+
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation
Community Centre
Brookdale Discovery Center
Community Centre
Brookdale Recreation Center
Community Centre
Speed Power Strength
Gym
Rainbow Recreation Center
Community Centre
Manzanita Recreation Center
Community Centre
Alameda Athletic Club
Gym
Sequoia Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Mastick Senior Center
Community Centre
FM Smith Recreation Center
Community Centre
Relictree Fitness
Gym
City Fit
Gym
NAMASTE Yoga & Wellness
Gym
Fitness SF
Gym
Lakeside Garden Center
Community Centre
Lincoln Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center
Community Centre
Mariner Square Athletic Club
Gym
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Community Centre
The Salvation Army Oakland Chinatown Corps and Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Veterans Memorial Building Senior Center
Community Centre
Pacific Strength
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
Churros Mexicanos
Bakery
Peña's Bakery II
Bakery
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Pasteleria La Favorita
Bakery
El Charro Supermarket
Grocery Store
Los Mexicanos Panaderia
Bakery
FoodMaxx
Grocery Store
Super Mercado Mi Tierra
Grocery Store
Supermercado Mi Pueblo
Grocery Store
Cardenas Market
Grocery Store
Peña's Bakery
Bakery
Nob Hill Foods
Grocery Store
Saba Live Poultry
Butcher
Island Market
Grocery Store
Crispian Bakery
Bakery
El Ranchito Market
Grocery Store
Baron's Meat & Poultry
Butcher
Feel Good Bakery
Bakery
Alameda Natural Grocery
Grocery Store
Mi Tierra Super Mercado
Grocery Store
Dan's Fresh Produce
Grocery Store
Mama Papa Lithuania Bakery
Bakery
Safeland Super Market
Grocery Store
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Chestnut Encinal market
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
César Chávez Park
Park
César Chávez Park
Park
Fruitvale Bridge Park
Park
Josie de la Cruz Park
Park
Fruitvale Plaza
Park
Fremont Municipal Pool
Park
Kennedy Tract Park
Park
Peralta Hacienda Park
Park
Courtland Creek Park
Park
Garfield Park
Park
Union Point Park
Park
Brookdale Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Thompson Field
Park
McKinley Park
Park
Maxwell Park
Park
Rainbow Recreation Center
Park
Wood Logs Playground
Park
Gwen Jackson Park
Park
Manzanita Park
Park
Morgan Plaza
Park
Chochenyo Park
Park
Allendale Park
Park
Allendale Recreation Center
Park
San Antonio Park
Park
Shops (7) A+
Bonanza
Home Improvement
Friends Market
Convenience Store
Appaloosa
Clothing
A1 TV
Electronics
Q's Clothing
Clothing
Paris Wig & Beauty Supply
Beauty
Oakland Outlet
Clothing
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Gift Land
Gift Shop
Miky's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
New Ocean Food Mart
Convenience Store
Reed Supply Co. (Appliances)
Electronics
Poor Honey's Used Furniture
Furniture
Elvia's Bridal & Tuxedo
Clothing
Bay Clothing
Clothing
Ana Maria's Hair Design
Hairdresser
Maria's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Larm's Building & Garden Supply
Home Improvement
RadioShack
Electronics
Prime Time Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Fashion 4 Less
Clothing
Erika's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Reservoir Hill-Meadow Brook (A+)

2. Allendale (A+)

3. Bartlett (A+)

4. Lynn-Highland Park (A+)

5. Patten (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 23.7% take public transportation in Fruitvale Station.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
San Leandro Street & 37th Avenue
Bus Stop
San Leandro Street & 37th Avenue
Bus Stop
Fruitvale
Transit Station
Fruitvale BART
Bus Stop
35th Avenue & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
Fruitvale BART
Bus Stop
Fruitvale BART
Bus Stop
Fruitvale BART
Bus Stop
35th Avenue & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
Fruitvale BART
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 34th Avenue
Bus Stop
Fruitvale BART
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 34th Avenue
Bus Stop
Fruitvale Avenue & East 9th Street
Bus Stop
Fruitvale Avenue & East 9th Street
Bus Stop
East 12th Street & Fruitvale Avenue
Bus Stop
35th Avenue & East 16th Street
Bus Stop
Fruitvale Avenue & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & Fruitvale Avenue
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & Fruitvale Avenue
Bus Stop
35th Avenue & East 16th Street
Bus Stop
Fruitvale Avenue & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & High Street
Bus Stop
High Street & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & High Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
23.7% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Oakland Airport (A)

2. Skyline-Hillcrest Estates (A-)

3. Columbia Gardens (B+)

4. Acorn-Acorn Industrial (A+)

5. Adams Point (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Fruitvale Station is 137/100 - which is 2% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Oakland Airport (C-)

2. Fruitvale Station (F)

3. South Stonehurst (F)

4. South Kennedy Tract (F)

5. Coliseum Industrial (F)

crime F

Fruitvale Station crime rates are 12,794 per 100k, which is 350% higher than California
Property Crime
10,360 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,434 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Forestland (A+)

2. Panoramic Hill (A)

3. Crocker Highland (A-)

4. Caballo Hills (B+)

5. Montclair (B+)

employment F

The median income in Fruitvale Station is $23,611 - which is 63% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$23,611 F
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Waverly (A+)

2. Arrowhead Marsh (A+)

3. Santa Fe (A+)

4. Fairfax (A+)

5. Bella Vista (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
La Clinica Fruitvale Village
Clinic
La Clinica
Clinic
East Bay Family Dentistry
Dentist
La Clinica
Clinic
Native American Health Center
Clinic
Oakland Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Fruitvale Healthcare Center
Clinic
Native American Health Center
Clinic
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Waters Edge Skilled Nursing Facility
Nursing Home
Oakland Fire Station 18
Fire Station
Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Clinic
Sausal Creek Outpatient Clinic
Clinic
Alameda Police Department
Police
Alameda Medical Offices
Clinic
Versailles Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alameda Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Coast Guard Island Medical Clinic
Clinic
Oakland Fire Station 17
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oakland Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Alameda Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Highland Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Allendale (A+)

2. Crocker Highland (A+)

3. Dimond (A+)

4. Fremont (A+)

5. Frick (A+)

housing B

Fruitvale Station home prices are $372,700 - which is 9% lower than California
Home Price
$372,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
66% A+
Home Affordability
15.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. South Prescott (A+)

2. Produce And Waterfront (A+)

3. Crestmont (A+)

4. Hiller Highlands (A)

5. Eastmont Hills (A)

schools D+

The Fruitvale Station graduation rate is 59% - which is 26% lower than California
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
59% F
Elementary Schools (2) A+
Ascend
Ascend
St Elizabeth Elementary School
Oakland Charter Academy
Epic Charter
Epic Charter
Oakland Charter Academy
Lazear Charter Academy
Lazear Charter Academy
Aspire Eres Academy
Think College Now
Aspire Eres Academy
Urban Promise Academy
International Community
Achieve Academy
Achieve Academy
Global Family
Learning Without Limits
Learning Without Limits
United For Success Academy
Patten Academy Of Christian Education
Edison Elementary
Melrose Leadership Academy
Bridges Academy
Horace Mann Elementary
High Schools (2) A+
Arise High
Arise High
Latitude 37.8 High
Fremont High
Oakland Charter High
Oakland Charter High
Patten Academy Of Christian Education
Opportunity Charter
Life Academy
Alameda High
Da Vinci Center For Gifted Children
Alternatives In Action
Alternatives In Action
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Bret Harte Middle
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy
Oakland Unity High
Oakland Unity High
Spectrum Center
Oakland High
Metwest High
Dewey Academy
Head Royce School
Community Day High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Lakewide (A+)

2. Grand Lake (A+)

3. Gaskill (A+)

4. Golden Gate (A+)

5. Fairview Park (A+)

ratings C+

Fruitvale Station has an overall rating of 65% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes C+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Upper Rockridge (A+)

2. Temescal (A+)

3. Rockridge (A+)

4. Shepherd Canyon (A+)

5. Lakeshore (A+)

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Fruitvale Station, Oakland, CA Area Guide

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Fruitvale Station Area Facts

  • Fruitvale Station has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • Fruitvale Station crime rates are 60% higher than the Oakland average
  • Cost of living in Fruitvale Station is 24% lower than the Oakland average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fruitvale Station? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      César Chávez Park
      César Chávez Park
      Fruitvale Bridge Park
      Josie de la Cruz Park
      Fruitvale Plaza
      Fremont Municipal Pool
      Kennedy Tract Park
      Peralta Hacienda Park

      Entertainment

      Norton Factory Studios
      Cohen Bray House
      Rhythmix Cultural Works
      Peralta Hacienda Historical
      Altarena Playhouse
      Alameda Spite House
      Alameda Theatres
      Alameda Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Aloha Club
      Domino's
      Guadalajara Food Truck
      Little Caesars
      Popeyes
      Golden Hours
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fruitvale Station? Of all people who commute, 23.7% take public transportation in Fruitvale Station.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      24%

      18% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fruitvale Station? The cost of living in Fruitvale Station is 137/100 - which is 2% lower than California.
      Fruitvale Station
      137

      37% more expensive than average

      Oakland
      182

      82% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fruitvale Station? Fruitvale Station crime rates are 12,794, which are 350% higher than California
      Total Crime
      12,794 per 100k people

      450% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      450% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Fruitvale Station? The median income in Fruitvale Station is $23,611 which is 63% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $23,61157% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,0684% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fruitvale Station a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
      Highland Hospital
      Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
      Oakland Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Pharmaca
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dang Vu Bay M.D.
      Eva Whitmore
      Oakland Vision Center
      Bay Vision Eyecare Optometry
      First Optical
      East Bay Vision Center
      Eye Care
      International Optometry

      B Housing

      What are Fruitvale Station home prices? Fruitvale Station home prices are $372,700 - which is 9% lower than California
      Median home value
      $372,700102% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14521% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      23%

      63% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Fruitvale Station have good schools? The Fruitvale Station graduation rate is 59% - which is 26% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      59%

      29% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Fruitvale Station a good place to live? Fruitvale Station has an overall rating of 65% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      1 total surveys

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