Grace Peterson housing Mar 11, 2026

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. Any advice would be great. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to.

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