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Oakland, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
438,072
Population
7,828/sq mi density
$97,369
Median Income
$58,987 per capita
$924,700
Home Value
$700,829 Zillow
$1,917
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
1,272
Violent Crime/100K
6,421 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$97,369 median income, 4.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$924,700 home value, $1,917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,272 violent crimes/100K (235% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$924,700
228% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,917/mo
65% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
41.7%
36% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
184,530
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$924,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$700,829
Median Sale Price
$740,000
Median List Price
$776,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
41.7%
Owner-Occupied
58.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,917/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,527/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
18 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
167
Price Drops
18.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$543
Active Inventory
604
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
41.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $924,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $700,829 |
| Median Sale Price | $740,000 |
| Median List Price | $776,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $543 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,917 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,527 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 18 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 18.1% |
| Homes Sold | 167 |
| Active Inventory | 604 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $543 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 41.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 184,530 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 30.5% |