Isabelle Morales moving Mar 26, 2026

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 scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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