What Areas Of Oakland Are Bad?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Richmond.
  • Acorn-Acorn Industrial. …
  • Coliseum. …
  • Coliseum Industrial. …
  • Webster. …
  • Fitchburg. …
  • Hoover-Foster. …
  • Woodland. Compared to most of the other on our list, Woodland isn't doing too badly when it comes to crime. …

Are there any safe areas in Oakland?

Not only is

Temescal

one of the safest neighborhoods in Oakland, but it's also a trendy district with tons of local restaurants, shops, and breweries, which makes it particularly popular for young adults.

Where are the bad areas of Oakland?

  • Eastmont. Population 3,020. 136 % …
  • Acorn-Acorn Industrial. Population 2,274. 136 % …
  • Webster. Population 3,681. 135 % …
  • Fitchburg. Population 3,052. 125 % …
  • Hoover-Foster. Population 4,061. 119 % …
  • Hawthorne. Population 3,744. 101 % …
  • Foothill Square. Population 1,432. 93 % …
  • Fremont. Population 5,889.

Is Oakland CA a dangerous place to live?

With a crime rate that rivals that of San Francisco and New York City, Oakland has constantly been perceived as dangerous and scary. While the city certainly has a high crime rate considering it only has a population of 425,000 people,

Oakland is no more dangerous than any other major city

.

Are there nice parts of Oakland?

  • Downtown.
  • Grand Lake.
  • Piedmont Avenue.
  • Rockridge.
  • Temescal.

Is downtown Oakland safe at night?

Downtown Oakland is considered a fairly safe area to enjoy the culture, shopping, cafes, and nightclubs, especially during the day. At night,

it's best to stick to well-lit and populated streets

.

Why is Oakland so dirty?

Oakland has a large geographic area, relatively low population density,

high poverty level

in some , and small retail/business tax base. All this leads to public departments that are stretched thin, with reduced services for street sweeping and garbage pickup.

What is the rich part of Oakland?

Rank Median Household Income 1

Piedmont

$204,144
2 Crocker Highland $186,637 3 Upper Rockridge $182,758 4 Panoramic Hill $177,417

Are the Oakland hills safe?

Oakland Hills – Safety for Children

Zip Realty says that the Oakland Hills have

almost twice the national average of personal crimes

and 1.4 times the national average of crime in general.

What is the nicest neighborhood in Oakland?

  • Rockridge. This neighborhood is one of the most popular O-town areas located in the northern part of the city. …
  • Piedmont. …
  • Montclair. …
  • Temescal. …
  • Lake Merritt.

Why is Oakland so expensive?

It mostly comes down to housing costs. The region's culture, economy and natural beauty makes it an appealing place, so there is great demand for living here. The housing supply has not caught up. Heavy regulation makes it

incredibly expensive to build new housing in much

of the Bay Area.

Is Alameda safer than Oakland?

Compared to Oakland and most of San Francisco,

Alameda is a safe haven

, but is far from being a safe little town. … According to NeighborhoodScout.com, Alameda has a crime index of 24 out of 100, 100 being the safest. In comparison, Oakland has a crime index of 1, San Francisco a 2, and Danville a 57.

How dangerous is Compton?

Compton, California is continuing to be ranked one of the most dangerous cities in America. Compton is one of three California cities considered one of the '10 most dangerous cities in America and has

a score of 260.13

.

Is Oakland a walkable city?

Walk Score Map

Oakland is

the 9th most walkable large city in the US

with 390,724 residents. Oakland has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

What cities are similar to Oakland CA?

  • OAKLAND (population: 406,253) …
  • ALAMEDA/BAY FARM ISLAND (population: 75,467) …
  • BERKELEY (population: 112,580) …
  • EMERYVILLE (population: 10,080) …
  • ALBANY (population: 18,969) …
  • LAFAYETTE/MORAGA/ORINDA. …
  • WALNUT CREEK (population: 64,173) …
  • CONCORD (population: 122,067)

What percent of Oakland is black?

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakland was: White: 35.48% Black or African American:

23.75%

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.