Livability Score

71
/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 (6) A+
Sweet July
Coffee Shop
Red Bay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Firebrand Artisan Breads
Coffee Shop
Sweet Bar Bakery
Coffee Shop
Delah Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Crown
Coffee Shop
Wooden Table Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bicycle Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Asha Tea House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Farley's East
Coffee Shop
Deli Fresh
Coffee Shop
Jitters and Shakes Cafe
Coffee Shop
Uptown Cafe and Crepe
Coffee Shop
Jebena Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tierra Mia
Coffee Shop
RAWR Coffee Bar at Cat Town
Coffee Shop
Petit café
Coffee Shop
City Lights Café
Coffee Shop
Oaklandia
Coffee Shop
Pill Hill Deli
Coffee Shop
Rare Blend Cafe
Coffee Shop
Equator Coffees & Teas
Coffee Shop
Coco Cafe
Coffee Shop
Plenty
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (13) A+
Spun Smoke
Art Gallery
Slate Contemporary
Art Gallery
New Parkway Theater
Cinema
Wendy Daniel
Art Gallery
Arts of 25th Street
Art Gallery
Mercury 20 Gallery
Art Gallery
Vessel Gallery
Art Gallery
Johansson Projects
Theatre Arts
Gallery 459
Art Gallery
Oakopolis
Art Gallery
The Moon
Art Gallery
Warehouse 416
Art Gallery
OMI Gallery
Art Gallery
Creative Growth Art Center
Theatre Arts
Paramount Theater
Theatre Arts
Transmission Gallery
Art Gallery
Crybaby
Nightclub
Sweet's Ballroom
Theatre Arts
Marion E. Greene Black Box Theatre
Theatre Arts
Fox Oakland Theater
Theatre Arts
The New Parish
Theatre Arts
Oakstop Gallery
Art Gallery
The Sound Room
Theatre Arts
Storybook Puppet Theater
Theatre Arts
The Crooked Man's House
Attraction
Food and Drink (12) A+
The Good Hop
Bar
The Double Standard
Bar
Stork Club
Bar
The Telegraph
Bar
Friends & Family
Bar
The Legionnaire Saloon
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Classic Cars West Beer Garden
Bar
High 5ive
Bar
Drake's Dealership
Bar
Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream
Sweets
Bar Moxy
Bar
25th Street Taproom
Bar
Sandbar
Bar
Au
Bar
Dave's Hot Chicken
Fast Food
Two Pitchers Brewing Company
Bar
Viridian
Bar
The Halal Guys
Fast Food
Zanzi
Bar
Starline Social Club
Bar
Ike's Love and Sandwiches
Fast Food
Low Bar
Bar
Lovely’s
Fast Food
The Athletic Club Oakland
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
Department of Make Believe
Community Centre
God's Gym
Gym
Mohari
Gym
St. Vincent De Paul Community Center
Community Centre
Great Western Power Company
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Pacific Strength
Gym
Veterans Memorial Building Senior Center
Community Centre
Lions Center for the Blind
Community Centre
Ume Yoga
Gym
Barefoot Movement
Gym
East Bay Fencers Gym
Gym
Lakeside Garden Center
Community Centre
The Club at City Center
Gym
The Salvation Army Oakland Chinatown Corps and Community Center
Community Centre
West Oakland Senior Center
Community Centre
Alena Museum
Community Centre
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Community Centre
de Fremery Recreation Center
Community Centre
Lincoln Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center
Community Centre
Oakland Yoga Studio
Gym
Fitness SF
Gym
Flex
Gym
Nest Yoga
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
Koreana Plaza
Grocery Store
Firebrand Artisan Breads
Bakery
Gregory's Gourmet Desserts
Bakery
Oakland Halal Meat & Produce Marketplace
Butcher
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Donuts
Bakery
E & M Food Market
Grocery Store
Nature's Best Food
Grocery Store
Delicieuse Princesse Bakery
Bakery
Cam Huong Bakery
Bakery
Sincere Seafood
Seafood
Taylor's Sausage
Butcher
Ladyfingers Bakery
Bakery
LG Supermarket
Grocery Store
Wah Hanb Market
Grocery Store
Sum Yee Pastry
Bakery
Anrol International
Health Food
The Fruit Basket
Grocery Store
New Dic's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Tao Yuen Pastry
Bakery
Wonder Food Bakery
Bakery
Napoleon Super Bakery
Bakery
A & B Seafood Inc.
Seafood
Parks (0) A+
25th Street Mini Park
Park
Franklin Square
Park
Bishop Floyd L. Begin Plaza
Park
Durant Mini Park
Park
Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park
Park
Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park
Park
Snow Park
Park
The Jolly Roger Pirate Ship
Playground
Alice's Wonder-Go-Round
Playground
Dragon Slide
Playground
Flecto Carousel
Playground
ZO POPOS
Park
Clocktower Slide
Playground
Aesop's Playhouse
Playground
Anansi's Magic Web Ferris Wheel
Playground
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Park
Marston Campbell Park
Park
Grove Shafter Park
Park
Oak Park
Park
Grove Shafter Park
Park
McClymonds Mini-Park
Park
Preservation Park
Park
Oak Glen Park
Park
Grove Shafter Park
Park
St. Andrew's Plaza
Park
Shops (12) A+
Telegraph Quality Market
Convenience Store
Lucia's Health and Beauty
Beauty
Yagerbet Market
Convenience Store
Braids by Betty
Hairdresser
New City Glass & Gift Shop
Clothing
Saigon Market
Convenience Store
Beauty Supply Warehouse
Beauty
Sweet July
Houseware
Peoples Barber & Shop
Hairdresser
WeBeBop Outlet
Clothing
Young's Wigs
Beauty
Lululemon
Clothing
McMullen
Clothing
Apple Blossom Florist
Florist
Renegade Running
Shoes
Rust and Flourish
Florist
Zion Market
Convenience Store
My Salon Suite
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
Produce Pro
Convenience Store
Victory Furniture Store
Furniture
San Pablo Market
Convenience Store
Marwa Halal Market
Convenience Store
The Cathedral Shop
Gift Shop
Alexandre's Market and Spirits
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, 37.2% take public transportation in Northgate.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
Martin Luther King Junior Way & 25th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 25th Street
Bus Stop
Martin Luther King Junior Way & 25th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
Broadway & 25th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & West Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
Martin Luther King Junior Way & West Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
Martin Luther King Junior Way & 27th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 22nd Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 27th Street
Bus Stop
Grand Avenue & Webster Street
Bus Stop
Martin Luther King Junior Way & West Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
Broadway & 27th Street
Bus Stop
Martin Luther King Junior Way & 27th Street
Bus Stop
Grand Avenue & Webster Street
Bus Stop
Telegraph Avenue & 29th Street
Bus Stop
Martin Luther King Junior Way & 22nd Street
Bus Stop
San Pablo Avenue & West Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
Grand Avenue & Valdez Street
Bus Stop
San Pablo Avenue & West Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
Broadway & 28th Street
Bus Stop
Thomas L. Berkley Way & Telegraph Avenue
Bus Stop
Peralta Garage
Bus Stop
Thomas L. Berkley Way & Telegraph Avenue
Bus Stop
Thomas L. Berkley Way & Telegraph Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
37.2% 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 Northgate is 198/100 - which is 42% 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 F

Northgate crime rates are 9,991 per 100k, which is 251% higher than California
Property Crime
8,090 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,901 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 A

The median income in Northgate is $73,556 - which is 15% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$73,556 B
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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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 (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
VitaCare Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oakland Fire Department station #15
Fire Station
RAI Piedmont Dialysis
Clinic
RAI Care Center
Clinic
Veterans Affairs Oakland Outpatient Clinic
Clinic
Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Oakland Eco Dental
Dentist
Nichols Health Mart
Pharmacy
One Medical
Clinic
Oakland Vision Center
Doctor
Healthy Communities, Inc.
Clinic
Timothy D. Lee
Dentist
Order of Malta Clinic
Clinic
Bay Vision Eyecare Optometry
Doctor
Eva Whitmore
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center
Nursing Home
Dental Care
Dentist
Oakland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist
City Dental
Dentist
Lake Merritt Dental
Dentist
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Hospital
Oakland Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Rotunda Dental
Dentist
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

Northgate home prices are $875,000 - which is 114% higher than California
Home Price
$875,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
68% A+
Home Affordability
11.9x (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 Northgate graduation rate is 74% - which is 7% lower than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (0) A+
Home And Hospital Program
Oakland School For The Arts
Oakland School For The Arts
Westlake Middle
St Pauls Episcopal School
Kipp Bridge Academy
Mlk / Lafayette Elementary
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Hoover Elementary
Vincent Academy
Lighthouse Community Charter
Starlite Child Development Center
Kipp Bridge Academy
West Oakland Middle
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
American Indian Public Charter Ii
American Indian Public Charter
Lincoln Elementary
American Indian Public Charter Ii
American Indian Public Charter
Vincent Academy
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
St Vincent'S Day Home
Park Day School
High Schools (0) A+
Street Academy (Alternative)
Home And Hospital Program
Oakland School For The Arts
Oakland School For The Arts
Lighthouse Community Charter High
Mcclymonds High
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Lambo Academy International
Ralph J. Bunche High
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
American Indian Public High
American Indian Public High
Gateway To College At Laney College
Dewey Academy
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy
Oakland International High
Metwest High
Oakland Technical High
Emery Secondary
Oakland High
Pacific Rim Int'L School
Piedmont 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 B+

Northgate has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B+
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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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      25th Street Mini Park
      Franklin Square
      Bishop Floyd L. Begin Plaza
      Durant Mini Park
      Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park
      Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park
      Snow Park
      The Jolly Roger Pirate Ship

      Entertainment

      Spun Smoke
      Slate Contemporary
      New Parkway Theater
      Wendy Daniel
      Arts of 25th Street
      Mercury 20 Gallery
      Vessel Gallery
      Johansson Projects

      Food & Drink

      The Good Hop
      The Double Standard
      Stork Club
      The Telegraph
      Friends & Family
      The Legionnaire Saloon
      Taco Bell
      Classic Cars West Beer Garden

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Northgate? Of all people who commute, 37.2% take public transportation in Northgate.
      Drive to Work
      24%

      49% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      37%

      32% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      11% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northgate? The cost of living in Northgate is 198/100 - which is 42% higher than California.
      Northgate
      198

      98% 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 Northgate? Northgate crime rates are 9,991, which are 251% higher than California
      Total Crime
      9,991 per 100k people

      330% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      330% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Northgate? The median income in Northgate is $73,556 which is 15% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $73,55633% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $55,66587% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      11% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Northgate 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 Northgate home prices? Northgate home prices are $875,000 - which is 114% higher than California
      Median home value
      $875,000374% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,51059% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      13%

      80% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Northgate have good schools? The Northgate graduation rate is 74% - which is 7% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Northgate a good place to live? Northgate has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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