Welcome to Oakland

As the largest city in the East Bay, Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic hub that offers something for everyone.

Welcome to Oakland

Overview

As the largest city in the East Bay, Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic hub that offers something for everyone. Stretching from the shores of the Bay to the hills above, Oakland encompasses more than 50 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character—from the bustling Central Business District to the scenic Oakland Hills and the serene Lake Merritt area. With a Mediterranean climate and over 260 sunny days a year, Oakland combines natural beauty, cultural richness, and urban convenience.

Highlights You'll Love

Diverse, walkable neighborhoods
Scenic hills, parks, and waterfronts
Thriving arts, music, and culinary scenes
Access to top universities, tech hubs, and major employers

Lifestyle & Community

Oakland’s appeal lies in its incredible diversity and cultural energy. Residents enjoy gourmet dining, craft breweries, art galleries, live music venues, and historic theaters alongside outdoor adventures in redwood forests, regional parks, and Lake Merritt. Families, young professionals, and retirees alike are drawn to the city’s lively, creative atmosphere and the opportunity to be part of a welcoming, multicultural community.

Dining & Local Favorites

Belotti Ristorante e Bottega – Intimate Rockridge Italian dining with fresh pasta
Bombera – Bold Mexican-American cuisine rooted in Chicana heritage
A16 – Southern Italian wood-fired pizza and Campania-inspired dishes
Wood Tavern – Seasonal Californian brasserie-style fare

Schools In Oakland

Oakland Preschools

Redwood Day School
Light Islamic Academy
Ile Omode
School of Saint Leo The Great
KSS Immersion School
My Own Montessori
St. Vincent’s Day Home

Elementary Schools

Brookfield Elementary School
Manzanita Community School
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
Bella Vista Elementary School
Montclair Elementary School

Middle Schools

Montera Middle School
Claremont Middle School
West Oakland Middle School
Julia Morgan School for Girls(Private)

High Schools

Rudsdale High School
Head-Royce School
Holy Names High School
Oakland Technical High School
American Indian Public High School
Bishop O'Dowd High School(Private)

Private Schools

Coliseum College Prep Academy
Park Day School
Redwood Day School
Aurora School
Head-Royce School
The College Preparatory School

Neighborhoods

Rockridge

Upper Rockridge

Montclair

Piedmont Side

Piedmont Avenue

Temescal

Lake Merritt

Glenview

Skyline

Redwood Heights

Oakland

North Oakland

Joaquin Miller/Woodminster

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Demographics and Employment Data for Oakland, CA

Population Households Employment

Oakland has 173,179 households, with an average household size of 2.49. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Oakland do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 438,072 people call Oakland home. The population density is 7,832.33 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

438,072

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.6

Median Age

49.46 / 50.54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

173,179

Total Households

2.49

Average Household Size

$58,987

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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