Oakland, California

2.5/5
5.5
Ranked 75th best city in California
37.7989295889203 -122.213726912777
Great for
  • Internet Access
  • Public Transport
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Eating Out
  • Cost of Living
Not great for
  • Shopping Options
  • Nightlife
  • Peace & Quiet
  • Schools
  • Lack of Traffic
Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Students
4/5 rating details
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Schools 2/5
Mar 22, 2010

"The CITY"

Oakland is a pleasant place to live, despite all the bad press it gets. There are growing neighborhoods that are revitalizing retail and nightlife options. There are many hidden gems in Oakland.
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Best Neighborhoods in Oakland

1

Rockridge

4.5/5
"The Jewel of the East Bay"
37.8436240006512 -122.248175254451
"More Than Just the Squares in Jack London"
37.7917716334424 -122.264848519632
"Oakland's great escape"
37.8056412581687 -122.258321444405
4

Upper Laurel

3.5/5
"Both Hip and Affordable, Multicultural Neighborhood"
37.7914885393996 -122.194599571048
5

Chabot Park

3.5/5
"Good Hillside Neighborhood and Golf Course"
37.7395265955041 -122.132939575778
"A street that sees a lot of Oakland..."
37.7995397381989 -122.27753887775
7

Adams Point

3/5
"Lakeside Apartments"
37.8120881610469 -122.255345871841
8

Trestle Glen

3/5
"Nice Family Neighborhood Near the Lake"
37.8090962480357 -122.234888396814
9

Temescal

3/5
"Still Up and Coming"
37.8333815283503 -122.261109820721
10

Chinatown

3/5
"Great Street Fair!! A++ Place for Fun"
37.798835093253 -122.269570155651
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