Ranking — Oakland
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Which Oakland neighborhoods have the highest liveliness and vibe score? All 134 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 5/10. How is measured →
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Top Neighborhoods — Ranked
#1
Lakewide8.9
Constant movement and a dense concentration of diverse dining and commercial hubs define this area. According to iHuus data, the level of activity and commercial pull is significantly higher than the Oakland average.
#2
Chinatown8.8
Constant movement and a dense commercial presence create a much more active environment than the Oakland average. According to iHuus data, the area is defined by high-density development and frequent activity near major transit corridors.
#3
Downtown8.3
Constant movement and a dense concentration of diverse dining and retail options define this area. According to iHuus data, the level of activity and commercial density is significantly higher than the Oakland average.
#4
Civic Center8.2
#5
Waverly8.1
#6
Northgate8
#7
Pill Hill7.9
#8
Oakland Ave-Harrison St7.6
#9
Mosswood7.5
#10
Temescal7.4
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Full Oakland Ranking
City average:5— scores above this beat the city average
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewide | 8.9 | #1 | +3.9 ↑ |
| Chinatown | 8.8 | #2 | +3.8 ↑ |
| Downtown | 8.3 | #3 | +3.3 ↑ |
| Civic Center | 8.2 | #4 | +3.2 ↑ |
| Waverly | 8.1 | #5 | +3.1 ↑ |
| Northgate | 8 | #6 | +3.0 ↑ |
| Pill Hill | 7.9 | #7 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Oakland Ave-Harrison St | 7.6 | #8 | +2.6 ↑ |
| Mosswood | 7.5 | #9 | +2.5 ↑ |
| Temescal | 7.4 | #10 | +2.4 ↑ |
| Old City | 7.4 | #11 | +2.4 ↑ |
| Peralta-Laney | 7.2 | #12 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Adams Point | 6.9 | #13 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Shafter | 6.9 | #14 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Crocker Highland | 6.9 | #15 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Dimond | 6.9 | #16 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Hoover-Foster | 6.8 | #17 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Lake Merritt | 6.8 | #18 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Longfellow | 6.8 | #19 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Grand Lake | 6.7 | #20 | +1.7 ↑ |
| San Pablo Gateway | 6.7 | #21 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Bushrod | 6.6 | #22 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Glenview | 6.4 | #23 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Piedmont Avenue | 6.4 | #24 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Upper Peralta Creek | 6.3 | #25 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Eastmont | 6.3 | #26 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Upper Dimond | 6.3 | #27 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Millsmont | 6.2 | #28 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Trestle Glen | 6.2 | #29 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Lakeshore | 6.2 | #30 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Lincoln Highlands | 6.2 | #31 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Gaskill | 6.2 | #32 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Lynn | 6.2 | #33 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Bartlett | 6.1 | #34 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Rockridge | 6.1 | #35 | +1.1 ↑ |
| St. Elizabeth | 6 | #36 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Fairview Park | 6 | #37 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Peralta Hacienda | 5.9 | #38 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Durant Manor | 5.9 | #39 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Santa Fe | 5.8 | #40 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Reservoir Hill | 5.8 | #41 | +0.8 ↑ |
| North Kennedy Tract | 5.8 | #42 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Oak Tree | 5.8 | #43 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Hawthorne | 5.8 | #44 | +0.8 ↑ |
| School | 5.8 | #45 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Sausal Creek | 5.8 | #46 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Meadow Brook | 5.8 | #47 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Jefferson | 5.7 | #48 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Laurel | 5.6 | #49 | +0.6 ↑ |
| South Kennedy Tract | 5.6 | #50 | +0.6 ↑ |
| McClymonds | 5.6 | #51 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Arroyo Viejo | 5.6 | #52 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Produce & Waterfront | 5.6 | #53 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Produce & Waterfront | 5.6 | #54 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Cleveland Heights | 5.5 | #55 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Harrington | 5.5 | #56 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Patten | 5.5 | #57 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Fruitvale Station | 5.5 | #58 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Webster | 5.4 | #59 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Las Palmas | 5.4 | #60 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Oak Center | 5.3 | #61 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Ralph Bunche | 5.3 | #62 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Frick | 5.3 | #63 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Mills College | 5.3 | #64 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Castlemont | 5.2 | #65 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Redwood Heights | 5.2 | #66 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Paradise Park | 5.1 | #67 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Allendale | 5.1 | #68 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Golden Gate | 5 | #69 | — |
| Tuxedo | 5 | #70 | — |
| Highland Park | 5 | #71 | — |
| Hegenberger | 4.9 | #72 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Highland Terrace | 4.9 | #73 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Montclair Business | 4.9 | #74 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Bella Vista | 4.9 | #75 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Iveywood | 4.9 | #76 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Ivy Hill | 4.8 | #77 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Havenscourt | 4.8 | #78 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Woodland | 4.8 | #79 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Merritt | 4.8 | #80 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Clawson | 4.7 | #81 | -0.3 ↓ |
| East Peralta | 4.7 | #82 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Leona Heights | 4.7 | #83 | -0.3 ↓ |
| North Stonehurst | 4.6 | #84 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Foothill Square | 4.6 | #85 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Eastmont Hills | 4.6 | #86 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Toler Heights | 4.6 | #87 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Rancho San Antonio | 4.6 | #88 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Fairfax | 4.5 | #89 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Cox | 4.5 | #90 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Fremont | 4.5 | #91 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Sheffield Village | 4.5 | #92 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Oakmore | 4.4 | #93 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Crestmont | 4.4 | #94 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Highland | 4.3 | #95 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Upper Rockridge | 4.3 | #96 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Clinton | 4.3 | #97 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Maxwell Park | 4.2 | #98 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Mountain View Cemetery | 4.2 | #99 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Fitchburg | 4.2 | #100 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Chabot Park | 4.2 | #101 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Shepherd Canyon | 4.2 | #102 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Coliseum | 4.1 | #103 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Seminary | 4.1 | #104 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Montclair | 4 | #105 | -1.0 ↓ |
| South Stonehurst | 4 | #106 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Oak Knoll-Golf Links | 4 | #107 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Lockwood Tevis | 3.9 | #108 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Melrose | 3.9 | #109 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Panoramic Hill | 3.8 | #110 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Elmhurst Park | 3.8 | #111 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Sobrante Park | 3.8 | #112 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Forestland | 3.6 | #113 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Merriwood | 3.5 | #114 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Piedmont Pines | 3.5 | #115 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Wentworth Holland | 3.5 | #116 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Woodminster | 3.4 | #117 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Coliseum Industrial | 3.4 | #118 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Claremont | 3.4 | #119 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Oakland Airport | 3.2 | #120 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Glen Highlands | 3.2 | #121 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Acorn Industrial | 3.2 | #122 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Brookfield Village | 3.1 | #123 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Joaquin Miller Park | 3 | #124 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Hiller Highlands | 3 | #125 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Caballo Hills | 3 | #126 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Acorn | 2.9 | #127 | -2.1 ↓ |
| Columbia Gardens | 2.8 | #128 | -2.2 ↓ |
| Sequoyah | 2.8 | #129 | -2.2 ↓ |
| Prescott | 2.5 | #130 | -2.5 ↓ |
| Skyline - Hillcrest Estates | 2.3 | #131 | -2.7 ↓ |
| Oakland Army Base | 2.3 | #132 | -2.7 ↓ |
| Arrowhead Marsh | 2.3 | #133 | -2.7 ↓ |
| South Prescott | 2.1 | #134 | -2.9 ↓ |
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