Livability Score

61
/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+
Nunu's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kilovolt Coffee
Coffee Shop
Rio California
Coffee Shop
City Cup
Coffee Shop
State Side Cafe
Coffee Shop
Plenty
Coffee Shop
Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery
Coffee Shop
The Speaker Box Cafe
Coffee Shop
Modern Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rare Blend Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rotunda Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Souvenir Coffee
Coffee Shop
Revolution Cafe
Coffee Shop
Crema Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Caffe 817
Coffee Shop
Highwire Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Autobahn Cafe
Coffee Shop
Awaken Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cairo Station Cafe
Coffee Shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dusk Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Broadway Coffee
Coffee Shop
10th & Wood
Coffee Shop
Cafe Gabriela
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Ebony Museum Of Art
Museum
American Steel Studios
Theatre Arts
The Crucible
Theatre Arts
Thornton House
Attraction
Metal Haus Gallery
Art Gallery
Pardee Home Museum
Museum
African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Museum
Transmission Gallery
Art Gallery
Aggregate Space Gallery
Art Gallery
The Music They Played on 7th Street Oakland Walk of Fame
Attraction
The New Parish
Theatre Arts
Oakland Terminal
Art Gallery
The Forum
Theatre Arts
Lost & Foundry Oakland
Theatre Arts
Marion E. Greene Black Box Theatre
Theatre Arts
Pro Arts Gallery
Art Gallery
Oakland Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Fox Oakland Theater
Theatre Arts
Oakstop Gallery
Art Gallery
Crybaby
Nightclub
The Flight Deck
Art Gallery
Sweet's Ballroom
Theatre Arts
Complex Oakland
Nightclub
Joyce Gordon Gallery
Art Gallery
Paramount Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) A+
Ghost Town Brewing
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
J K's Brickhouse Sports Bar and Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Powered by Pure
Fast Food
AC Lounge
Bar
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building Cafeteria
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Rock Steady
Bar
Penelope Bar & Lounge
Bar
Starline Social Club
Bar
Campovida
Bar
Giant Burrito
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
The Terminal: Line 51 Brewery and Tasting Room
Bar
Torch Bar
Bar
Snack Bar
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Top Dog
Fast Food
Oeste
Bar
Cookiebar Creamery
Sweets
Ratto's International Market and Deli
Deli
SomaR Bar
Bar
Make Westing
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
West Oakland Senior Center
Community Centre
de Fremery Recreation Center
Community Centre
Barefoot Movement
Gym
Love Potion Collective
Community Centre
East Bay Fencers Gym
Gym
St. Vincent De Paul Community Center
Community Centre
The Club at City Center
Gym
CrossFit Power Grid
Gym
Alena Museum
Community Centre
Great Western Power Company
Gym
Ume Yoga
Gym
Lions Center for the Blind
Community Centre
Department of Make Believe
Community Centre
The Salvation Army Oakland Chinatown Corps and Community Center
Community Centre
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Community Centre
Mohari
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center
Community Centre
Lincoln Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
God's Gym
Gym
Veterans Memorial Building Senior Center
Community Centre
Pacific Strength
Gym
Lakeside Garden Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Mariner Square Athletic Club
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Mandela Foods Cooperative
Grocery Store
Angel Cakes
Bakery
Sincere Seafood
Seafood
Taylor's Sausage
Butcher
Layonna Vegetarian Health Food Market
Health Food
Wah Hanb Market
Grocery Store
Tao Yuen Pastry
Bakery
Anrol International
Health Food
Napoleon Super Bakery
Bakery
A & B Seafood Inc.
Seafood
Koreana Plaza
Grocery Store
Ruby King Bakery
Bakery
Yet Sun Market
Grocery Store
Long Pat Market
Grocery Store
King of Grocery
Grocery Store
Sun Sing Pastry
Bakery
New Dic's Supermarket
Grocery Store
D & K Market
Grocery Store
Garner City Market
Seafood
Wah Hang Market(2)
Grocery Store
Cam Huong Bakery
Bakery
New Sang Chong Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Donuts
Bakery
E & M Food Market
Grocery Store
Sum Yee Pastry
Bakery
Parks (23) A+
Lowell Park
Park
de Fremery Park
Park
Wade Johnson Park
Park
Marston Campbell Park
Park
Cypress Freeway Memorial Park
Park
Preservation Park
Park
Lafayette Square
Park
McClymonds Mini-Park
Park
Bishop Floyd L. Begin Plaza
Park
Willow Mini Park
Park
Ernie Raimondi Park
Park
Jefferson Square Playground
Park
Prescott School Playground
Playground
Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park
Park
Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park
Park
25th Street Mini Park
Park
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Park
14th Street Pocket Park
Park
South Prescott Park
Park
City Slicker Farms - West Oakland Farm Park
Park
Durant Mini Park
Park
Poplar Recreation Area
Park
Bertha Port Park
Park
Franklin Square
Park
ZO POPOS
Park
Shops (3) A+
Sunbeam Market
Convenience Store
Golden West Market
Convenience Store
Oakland Market
Convenience Store
Millenium Market
Convenience Store
Brown Sugar Body Scrubs LLC
Beauty
Green Valley Food
Convenience Store
Ideal Market
Convenience Store
Cool Neon - Funhouse Productions
Electronics
Citi Trends
Clothing
Diva's Beauty Supply
Beauty
ampm
Convenience Store
Madame Scott's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Nick's Liquors
Convenience Store
Family Market
Convenience Store
California Wholesale Florist
Florist
7 Up Town Market
Convenience Store
Megah Brown's
Hairdresser
Alexandre's Market and Spirits
Convenience Store
San Pablo Market
Convenience Store
Oakland Flower Market
Florist
Produce Pro
Convenience Store
Victory Furniture Store
Furniture
Cape & Cowl Comics
Books
Liz Company Hair Salon
Hairdresser
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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, 33.9% take public transportation in Oak Center.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations A+
14th Street & Adeline Street
Bus Stop
14th Street & Adeline Street
Bus Stop
Adeline Street & 14th Street
Bus Stop
Adeline Street & 14th Street
Bus Stop
14th Street & Filbert Street
Bus Stop
Adeline Street & 16th Street
Bus Stop
14th Street & Filbert Street
Bus Stop
Adeline Street & 16th Street
Bus Stop
Adeline Street & 18th Street
Bus Stop
14th Street & Market Street
Bus Stop
Adeline Street & 18th Street
Bus Stop
14th Street & Market Street
Bus Stop
Market Street & 14th Street
Bus Stop
Market Street & 16th Street
Bus Stop
10th Street & Adeline Street
Bus Stop
10th Street & Adeline Street
Bus Stop
14th Street & Poplar Street
Bus Stop
Market Street & 14th Street
Bus Stop
10th Street & Filbert Street
Bus Stop
14th Street & Poplar Street
Bus Stop
Adeline Street & 10th Street
Bus Stop
10th Street & Filbert Street
Bus Stop
Market Street & 16th Street
Bus Stop
Adeline Street & 10th Street
Bus Stop
10th Street & Union Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
33.9% 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 Oak Center is 181/100 - which is 30% 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

Oak Center crime rates are 7,849 per 100k, which is 176% higher than California
Property Crime
6,358 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,491 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 C

The median income in Oak Center is $50,624 - which is 21% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$50,624 F
Unemployment Rate
6.0% 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 (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
West Oakland Middle School Health Center
Clinic
West Oakland Health Center
Clinic
Oakland Fire Department Engine No. 3
Fire Station
Oakland Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Veterans Affairs Oakland Outpatient Clinic
Clinic
City Dental
Dentist
CityHealth Urgent Care
Clinic
Healthy Communities, Inc.
Clinic
Chappell Hayes Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rotunda Dental
Dentist
Dental Care
Dentist
Western Dental
Dentist
Bay Vision Eyecare Optometry
Doctor
Oakland Police Department
Police
One Medical
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Bradford Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oakland Vision Center
Doctor
Family Dentists
Dentist
LifeLong Trust Health Center
Clinic
Eye Care
Doctor
Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Police
Oakland Pharmacy
Pharmacy
VitaCare 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

Oak Center home prices are $758,400 - which is 85% higher than California
Home Price
$758,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
44% A+
Home Affordability
15x (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 Oak Center graduation rate is 78% - which is 3% lower than California
School Test Scores
17% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
West Oakland Middle
Kipp Bridge Academy
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Kipp Bridge Academy
Mlk / Lafayette Elementary
St Vincent'S Day Home
Vincent Academy
Vincent Academy
Oakland School For The Arts
Preparatory Literary Academy Of Cultural Excellence
Pentecostal Way Of Truth School Academy
Oakland School For The Arts
Home And Hospital Program
Lighthouse Community Charter
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Hoover Elementary
Starlite Child Development Center
Lincoln Elementary
American Indian Public Charter
American Indian Public Charter Ii
American Indian Public Charter
American Indian Public Charter Ii
Westlake Middle
St Pauls Episcopal School
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
High Schools (0) A+
Ralph J. Bunche High
Mcclymonds High
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy
Oakland School For The Arts
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy
Oakland School For The Arts
Lighthouse Community Charter High
Home And Hospital Program
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Lambo Academy International
Street Academy (Alternative)
Gateway To College At Laney College
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Dewey Academy
Metwest High
Emery Secondary
American Indian Public High
American Indian Public High
Pacific Rim Int'L School
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alameda Community Learning Center
Nea Community Learning Center
Oakland International 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+)

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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 Oak Center? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lowell Park
      de Fremery Park
      Wade Johnson Park
      Marston Campbell Park
      Cypress Freeway Memorial Park
      Preservation Park
      Lafayette Square
      McClymonds Mini-Park

      Entertainment

      Ebony Museum Of Art
      American Steel Studios
      The Crucible
      Thornton House
      Metal Haus Gallery
      Pardee Home Museum
      African American Museum and Library at Oakland
      Transmission Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Ghost Town Brewing
      KFC
      McDonald's
      J K's Brickhouse Sports Bar and Grill
      Subway
      Powered by Pure
      AC Lounge
      Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building Cafeteria

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oak Center? Of all people who commute, 33.9% take public transportation in Oak Center.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      29% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      34%

      29% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oak Center? The cost of living in Oak Center is 181/100 - which is 30% higher than California.
      Oak Center
      181

      81% 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 Oak Center? Oak Center crime rates are 7,849, which are 176% higher than California
      Total Crime
      7,849 per 100k people

      238% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      238% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Oak Center? The median income in Oak Center is $50,624 which is 21% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $50,6248% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,1408% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      29% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Oak Center 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 Oak Center home prices? Oak Center home prices are $758,400 - which is 85% higher than California
      Median home value
      $758,400311% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,17624% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      21%

      68% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Oak Center have good schools? The Oak Center graduation rate is 78% - which is 3% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      17%

      64% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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