Livability Score

79
/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 (0) A+
Paddington Cafe
Coffee Shop
Highwire Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Broadway Terrace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ultimate Grounds
Coffee Shop
Savemore Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Umami
Coffee Shop
Hive, the place to bee
Coffee Shop
Dimond Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mr. Green Bubble
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Timeless Coffee
Coffee Shop
Main Squeeze
Coffee Shop
Noah's New York Bagels Lakeshore
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
A2 Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Mill
Coffee Shop
Lynn & Lu's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Im Moment Kaffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Chiave
Coffee Shop
The Posh Bagel
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Mary E. Wilson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Woodminster Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Chabot Space & Science Center Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Tien MegaDome Theater
Cinema
Chabot Space and Science Center
Museum
Mazzariello Labyrinth
Attraction
Piedmont Theatre
Cinema
College Avenue Galleries
Art Gallery
Studio Grand
Art Gallery
Grand Lake Theatre
Cinema
Creative Framing & Gallery.
Theatre Arts
Studio One Art Center
Theatre Arts
Thelma Harris Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Bosko's Gallery
Art Gallery
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment
Museum
California Shakespeare Theater
Theatre Arts
The Sound Room
Theatre Arts
Rotary Nature Center (Closed for renovation)
Museum
Peralta Hacienda Historical
Museum
Junior Center of Art and Science
Museum
Elmwood Theatre
Cinema
Hey, Diddle Diddle
Attraction
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Attraction
Rapunzel's Castle
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) D-
Crown wine
Alcohol
Le Bonbon
Sweets
Crogan's
Bar
Perle
Bar
Noah's Bagels
Fast Food
Batch Pastries
Sweets
Flavor Brigade
Sweets
Two Star Market
Alcohol
Grand Piedmont Liquors
Alcohol
Kona Club
Bar
Dimond Slice Pizza
Fast Food
Olé Olé Burrito Express
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dimond Kitchen
Fast Food
Club 2101
Bar
1/4 lb Giant Burgers
Fast Food
CyBelle's Pizza
Fast Food
Soon's Cocktail Lounge
Bar
Dallas liquor
Alcohol
Kasper's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Bay Cafe
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Best Coast Burritos
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Relictree Fitness
Gym
Ride
Gym
X Core
Gym
NAMASTE Yoga & Wellness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Namaste Yoga in Rockridge
Gym
Nest Yoga
Gym
Flex
Gym
Oakland Yoga Studio
Gym
Crossfit Oakland Uptown
Gym
Fitness SF
Gym
Harding Method Fitness
Gym
Manzanita Recreation Center
Community Centre
Wilder Art & Garden Center
Community Centre
Bōld
Gym
9round
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
FM Smith Recreation Center
Community Centre
East Bay Community Space
Community Centre
Kelly's Gym
Gym
Pacific Strength
Gym
Veterans Memorial Building Senior Center
Community Centre
Lakeside Garden Center
Community Centre
God's Gym
Gym
Sequoia Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Lucky
Grocery Store
The Fifth Quarter Charcuterie
Butcher
Noah's Bagels
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Rocky's Market
Grocery Store
Mulberries' Market
Grocery Store
Woodminster Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Wayland's Meat
Butcher
Farmer Joe's
Grocery Store
La Farine
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lakeshore Natural Foods
Grocery Store
The Food Mill
Grocery Store
Arizmendi Bakery
Bakery
La Farine
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
The Grand Bakery
Bakery
Piedmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Bake Sum
Bakery
Bakesum
Bakery
Monte Vista Food Center
Grocery Store
Mandela MarketPlace at Highland Hospital
Grocery Store
Ladyfingers Bakery
Bakery
Parks (4) A+
Montclair Playground
Park
Short Line Pocket Park
Park
Shepherd Canyon Park
Park
Piedmont Sports Field
Park
Sulphur Springs Park
Park
Blair Park
Park
Dimond Canyon Park
Park
Crocker Park
Park
Coaches Field
Park
Piedmont Park
Park
Havens Playground
Playground
Piedmont Recreation Center
Park
Davie Tennis Stadium
Park
Witter Sports Complex
Park
North Oakland Regional Sports Center
Park
Dracena Park
Park
Temescal Regional Recreation Area
Park
Plum Patch Park
Park
Ostrander Park
Park
Dimond Park Upper Playground
Playground
Gateway
Park
Dimond Park
Park
Dimond Park Toddler Playground
Playground
Joaquin Miller Park
Park
Dimond Park Lower Playground
Playground
Shops (0) A+
Healthy Life Vitamins
Nutrition Supplements
McCalou's
Department Store
Threading By Helen
Beauty
Flower Outlet & Gifts
Florist
EM Deli & Catering
Convenience Store
Montclair Barbers
Hairdresser
Someone's in the Kitchen
Houseware
A Great Good Place for Books
Books
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Pet Food Express
Pets
Mash Gas and Food
Convenience Store
The New Wheel
Bicycle
Dress Best For Less
Clothing
Montclair Village Hardware
Home Improvement
The Dollar Store & Beyond
Discount Store
La Nana Salon
Hairdresser
Savemore Market
Convenience Store
La Nana Salon
Florist
Finger Paint
Beauty
La Soleil Nail Spa
Beauty
Femi Macus Nails
Beauty
Idil Vice
Fashion
The Cutting Place
Beauty
Piedmont Auto Care
Convenience Store
Rockridge Luggage & Travelware
Fashion
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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, 13.7% take public transportation in Montclair.
Public Transit Stops (28)
Stops & Stations A+
Mountain Boulevard & Colton Boulevard
Bus Stop
Mountain Boulevard & Cabot Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Avenue & Medau Place
Bus Stop
Snake Road & Gaspar Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Avenue & Montclair Recreation Center
Bus Stop
Moraga Avenue & Montclair Recreation Center
Bus Stop
Medau Place & Moraga Avenue
Bus Stop
Snake Road & Drake Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Avenue & La Salle Avenue
Bus Stop
Moraga Avenue & La Salle Avenue
Bus Stop
Snake Road & Magellan Drive
Bus Stop
Snake Road & Zinn Drive
Bus Stop
Mountain Boulevard & Moraga Avenue
Bus Stop
Snake Road & Colton Boulevard
Bus Stop
Snake Road & Colton Boulevard
Bus Stop
Mountain Boulevard & Thornhill Drive
Bus Stop
5798 Snake Road
Bus Stop
Moraga Avenue & Thornhill Drive
Bus Stop
Thornhill Drive & Mountain Boulevard
Bus Stop
Thornhill Drive & Mountain Boulevard
Bus Stop
Snake Road & Mountain Boulevard
Bus Stop
Mountain Boulevard & Snake Road
Bus Stop
Mountain Boulevard & Snake Road
Bus Stop
Colton Boulevard & Asilomar Drive
Bus Stop
Colton Boulevard & Asilomar Circle (West Junction)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.7% 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 Montclair is 261/100 - which is 87% higher 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 B+

Montclair crime rates are 2,391 per 100k, which is 16% lower than California
Property Crime
2,255 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
136 crimes per 100k A+
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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 A+

The median income in Montclair is $214,386 - which is 236% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$214,386 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oakland Fire Station 24
Fire Station
Oakland Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Piedmont Police Department
Police
Piedmont Fire Department
Fire Station
Tinloy and Chin Orthodontics
Dentist
Fire Station #25
Fire Station
One Medical
Clinic
Total Health Dental Care
Dentist
Dimond Foot Clinic
Clinic
Safeway
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 16
Fire Station
Total Health Dental Care
Dentist
Lakeshore Family Dentistry
Dentist
Wellspring
Pharmacy
Oakland Optometry
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Eye Care for You
Doctor
Oakland Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Oakland Fire Station 19
Fire Station
Highland Hospital
Hospital
Oakland Fire Station 7
Fire Station
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+

Montclair home prices are $1,341,575 - which is 228% higher than California
Home Price
$1,341,575 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
37% A+
Home Affordability
6.3x (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 A+

The Montclair graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
School Test Scores
73% B
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (1) C-
Montclair Elementary
Thornhill Elementary
Montera Middle
Joaquin Miller Elementary
Corpus Christi School
St Theresa School
Piedmont Middle
Havens Elementary
Piedmont Preschool
Aurora School
Hillcrest Elementary
Head Royce School
Growing Light Montessori School
Wildwood Elementary
Crocker Highlands Elementary
Glenview Elementary
The Renaissance International School
Sequoia Elementary
Beach Elementary
Kaiser Elementary
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy
Edna Brewer Middle
Bret Harte Middle
Piedmont Avenue Elementary
Bentley School
High Schools (0) F
Millennium High Alternative
Piedmont High
Holy Names High School
Head Royce School
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy
Bret Harte Middle
Bentley School
The College Preparatory School
Oakland High
Oakland Technical High
American Indian Public High
American Indian Public High
Mentoring Academy
Oakland International High
Patten Academy Of Christian Education
Oakland Charter High
Oakland Charter High
Street Academy (Alternative)
Community Day High
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Life Academy
Dewey Academy
Opportunity Charter
Skyline 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 A+

Montclair has an overall rating of 87% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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Montclair, Oakland, CA Area Guide

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Montclair Area Facts

  • Montclair has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Montclair crime rates are 70% lower than the Oakland average
  • Cost of living in Montclair is 44% higher than the Oakland average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Montclair Playground
      Short Line Pocket Park
      Shepherd Canyon Park
      Piedmont Sports Field
      Sulphur Springs Park
      Blair Park
      Dimond Canyon Park
      Crocker Park

      Entertainment

      Mary E. Wilson Auditorium
      Woodminster Amphitheatre
      Chabot Space & Science Center Amphitheater
      Tien MegaDome Theater
      Chabot Space and Science Center
      Mazzariello Labyrinth
      Piedmont Theatre
      College Avenue Galleries

      Food & Drink

      Crown wine
      Le Bonbon
      Crogan's
      Perle
      Noah's Bagels
      Batch Pastries
      Flavor Brigade
      Two Star Market

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Montclair? Of all people who commute, 13.7% take public transportation in Montclair.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Montclair? The cost of living in Montclair is 261/100 - which is 87% higher than California.
      Montclair
      261

      161% more expensive than average

      Oakland
      182

      82% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Montclair? Montclair crime rates are 2,391, which are 16% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,391 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Montclair? The median income in Montclair is $214,386 which is 236% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $214,386288% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $108,566264% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Montclair a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Montclair home prices? Montclair home prices are $1,341,575 - which is 228% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,341,575626% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,584172% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      36% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Montclair have good schools? The Montclair graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      52% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Montclair a good place to live? Montclair has an overall rating of 87% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      2 total surveys

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