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144 discussions from residents and visitors

Abigail Edwards

Best coffee shops in Oakland?

Hello, Homes are going for about $924,700 on average. Household incomes average around $97,369 in Oakland. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honest...

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Abigail Edwards

Career opportunities in Oakland, CA

OK so We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $924,700, which is pretty steep. With a population of 438K, Oakland is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 9.9%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The we...

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Willie C.

Biggest downsides of living in Oakland?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 438K people. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? Any help is appreciated. There's a real sens...

6 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Isabelle Morales

Moving from Raleigh to Oakland next month

Hey, You can expect to pay around $1,917 for rent here. Homes are going for about $924,700 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. With a population of 438K, Oakland is a mid-size city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech sce...

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Grace Peterson

Internet providers in Oakland?

Hey everyone, It's a a mid-size city city with about 438K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Oakland sits at 1,271.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $924,700 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. ...

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Daniel

Oakland job market vs Albuquerque

Hello, I've been here for 2 years and Crime rate is something to consider — Oakland sits at 1,271.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,917 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. It's not perfect, bu...

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Grace Peterson

Housing in Oakland compared to Cleveland

Hey folks, Median household income is $97,369, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider — Oakland sits at 1,271.8 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 438K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. ...

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Abigail Edwards

Is Oakland a good place to live?

Alright, Been living here since 2005. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $97,369 in Oakland. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

1 replies 27 upvotes living
Virginia K.

Moving to Oakland — what should I know?

Hi all, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $924,700, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,917/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Bryan L.

Moving to Oakland — what should I know?

Born and raised here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 438K people. With a population of 438K, Oakland is a mid-size city. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely...

9 replies 39 upvotes moving
Alice M.

Life in Oakland as a young professional

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,917/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation? The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get goo...

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Adrian Anderson

Oakland in the winter — how bad?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $97,369 in Oakland. It's a a mid-size city city with about 438K people. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the ...

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Ruth T.

Is Oakland walkable?

What are your go-to spots? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Alice M.

Best coffee shops in Oakland?

OK so Crime rate is something to consider — Oakland sits at 1,271.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,917 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Autumn Harris

Living in Oakland — the reality

Hey folks, Been living here since 2015. Homes are going for about $924,700 on average. Median household income is $97,369, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life...

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Alice M.

Best kept secrets of Oakland, CA

OK so I've been here for 11 years and It's a a mid-size city city with about 438K people.

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Teresa J.

Cost of living reality check — Oakland

I've been here for 3 years and Crime rate is something to consider — Oakland sits at 1,271.8 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain ...

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Natalie R.

Housing market in Oakland — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $924,700. Prices are steep but there are pockets of affordability. For those renting, typical rent is $1917. Is now a good time to buy in Oakland? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Grace Peterson

Day-to-day life in Oakland, CA

Hey folks, I'm originally from Las Vegas and The median home value here is around $924,700, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider — Oakland sits at 1,271.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd ...

7 replies 6 upvotes living
Adrian Anderson

Cheapest neighborhoods in Oakland?

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 438K, Oakland is a mid-size city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating tha...

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violet_living

Best and worst neighborhoods in Oakland

We have two kids and Rent is about $1,917/month for a decent place. Median household income is $97,369, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Any help is appreciated. The city has invested a lot in new development....

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Bryan L.

Is Oakland good for remote workers?

I'm originally from Kansas City and Median household income is $97,369, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $97,369 in Oakland. Poverty rate is 9.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $924,700 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development...

8 replies 30 upvotes jobs
Isabelle Morales

Honest thoughts on life in Oakland

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $924,700 on average. Household incomes average around $97,369 in Oakland. Crime rate is something to consider — Oakland sits at 1,271.8 per 100K. Poverty rate is 9.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-depende...

2 replies 36 upvotes living
Teresa J.

Honest thoughts on life in Oakland

Alright, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $97,369 in Oakland. What are your go-to spots?

3 replies 24 upvotes living
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