Oakland Neighborhood Intelligence Index

Updated June 22, 2026 · 134 neighborhoods measured

Situated on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay, Oakland is historically recognized for its deep-rooted cultural diversity, prominent port, and legacy of social activism. The city offers exceptional walkability across most neighborhoods, allowing residents to complete daily errands on foot, while also maintaining very good overall air quality. However, prospective residents should note that Oakland faces severe wildfire risks, particularly in its hilly terrain, alongside elevated flood risks and high urban noise levels. With its strongly progressive political climate and vibrant urban character, Oakland is best suited for active, community-minded individuals who value cultural diversity and transit-accessible city living.

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Map showing the location of Oakland, CA — coverage area

Explore Oakland by Neighborhood

Acorn→Acorn Industrial→Adams Point→Allendale→Arrowhead Marsh→Arroyo Viejo→Bartlett→Bella Vista→Brookfield Village→Bushrod→Caballo Hills→Castlemont→Chabot Park→Chinatown→Civic Center→Claremont→Clawson→Cleveland Heights→Clinton→Coliseum→Coliseum Industrial→Columbia Gardens→Cox→Crestmont→Crocker Highland→Dimond→Downtown→Durant Manor→East Peralta→Eastmont→Eastmont Hills→Elmhurst Park→Fairfax→Fairview Park→Fitchburg→Foothill Square→Forestland→Fremont→Frick→Fruitvale Station→Gaskill→Glen Highlands→Glenview→Golden Gate→Grand Lake→Harrington→Havenscourt→Hawthorne→Hegenberger→Highland→Highland Park→Highland Terrace→Hiller Highlands→Hoover-Foster→Iveywood→Ivy Hill→Jefferson→Joaquin Miller Park→Lake Merritt→Lakeshore→Lakewide→Las Palmas→Laurel→Leona Heights→Lincoln Highlands→Lockwood Tevis→Longfellow→Lynn→Maxwell Park→McClymonds→Meadow Brook→Melrose→Merritt→Merriwood→Mills College→Millsmont→Montclair→Montclair Business→Mosswood→Mountain View Cemetery→North Kennedy Tract→North Stonehurst→Northgate→Oak Center→Oak Knoll-Golf Links→Oak Tree→Oakland Airport→Oakland Army Base→Oakland Ave-Harrison St→Oakmore→Old City→Panoramic Hill→Paradise Park→Patten→Peralta Hacienda→Peralta-Laney→Piedmont Avenue→Piedmont Pines→Pill Hill→Prescott→Produce & Waterfront→Produce & Waterfront→Ralph Bunche→Rancho San Antonio→Redwood Heights→Reservoir Hill→Rockridge→San Pablo Gateway→Santa Fe→Sausal Creek→School→Seminary→Sequoyah→Shafter→Sheffield Village→Shepherd Canyon→Skyline - Hillcrest Estates→Sobrante Park→South Kennedy Tract→South Prescott→South Stonehurst→St. Elizabeth→Temescal→Toler Heights→Trestle Glen→Tuxedo→Upper Dimond→Upper Peralta Creek→Upper Rockridge→Waverly→Webster→Wentworth Holland→Woodland→Woodminster→

Oakland Quality Scores

🤫 Privacy Index

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on privacy index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🚶 Walkability

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on walkability. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🎨 Visual Appeal

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on visual appeal. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🐕 Dog Friendliness

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on dog friendliness. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🗺️ Urban-Rural Index

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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✨ Neighborhood Vibe

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on liveliness and vibe. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🔊 Acoustic Comfort

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on acoustic comfort. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🌿 Air Quality

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on air quality. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🏥 Health Insurance Coverage

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on health insurance coverage. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🗳️ Ideological Lean

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on ideological lean. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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👥 Population Age Profile

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on population age profile. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🌊 Flood Safety

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on flood safety. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🏭 Industrial Proximity

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on industrial proximity. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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🔥 Fire Safety

See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on fire safety. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary.

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iHuus Neighborhood Intelligence Insights

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  • 15 dimensions in full — walkability, noise, air quality, school quality, insurance coverage, population age profile, urban/rural index, and more
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