Neighborhood Vibe Ranking — Oakland
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on liveliness and vibe. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How neighborhood vibe is measured →
Top Neighborhood Vibe 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
Full Oakland Neighborhood Vibe Ranking
City average:5.22— scores above this beat the city average
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewide | 8.9 | #1 | +3.7 ↑ |
| Chinatown | 8.8 | #2 | +3.6 ↑ |
| Downtown | 8.3 | #3 | +3.1 ↑ |
| Civic Center | 8.2 | #4 | +3.0 ↑ |
| Waverly | 8.1 | #5 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Northgate | 8 | #6 | +2.8 ↑ |
| Pill Hill | 7.9 | #7 | +2.7 ↑ |
| Oakland Ave-Harrison St | 7.6 | #8 | +2.4 ↑ |
| Mosswood | 7.5 | #9 | +2.3 ↑ |
| Temescal | 7.4 | #10 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Old City | 7.4 | #11 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Peralta-Laney | 7.2 | #12 | +2.0 ↑ |
| Adams Point | 6.9 | #13 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Shafter | 6.9 | #14 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Crocker Highland | 6.9 | #15 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Dimond | 6.9 | #16 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Hoover-Foster | 6.8 | #17 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Lake Merritt | 6.8 | #18 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Longfellow | 6.8 | #19 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Grand Lake | 6.7 | #20 | +1.5 ↑ |
| San Pablo Gateway | 6.7 | #21 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Bushrod | 6.6 | #22 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Glenview | 6.4 | #23 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Piedmont Avenue | 6.4 | #24 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Upper Peralta Creek | 6.3 | #25 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Eastmont | 6.3 | #26 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Upper Dimond | 6.3 | #27 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Millsmont | 6.2 | #28 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Trestle Glen | 6.2 | #29 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Lakeshore | 6.2 | #30 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Lincoln Highlands | 6.2 | #31 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Gaskill | 6.2 | #32 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Lynn | 6.2 | #33 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Bartlett | 6.1 | #34 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Rockridge | 6.1 | #35 | +0.9 ↑ |
| St. Elizabeth | 6 | #36 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Fairview Park | 6 | #37 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Peralta Hacienda | 5.9 | #38 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Durant Manor | 5.9 | #39 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Santa Fe | 5.8 | #40 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Reservoir Hill | 5.8 | #41 | +0.6 ↑ |
| North Kennedy Tract | 5.8 | #42 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Oak Tree | 5.8 | #43 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Hawthorne | 5.8 | #44 | +0.6 ↑ |
| School | 5.8 | #45 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Sausal Creek | 5.8 | #46 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Meadow Brook | 5.8 | #47 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Jefferson | 5.7 | #48 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Laurel | 5.6 | #49 | +0.4 ↑ |
| South Kennedy Tract | 5.6 | #50 | +0.4 ↑ |
| McClymonds | 5.6 | #51 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Arroyo Viejo | 5.6 | #52 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Produce & Waterfront | 5.6 | #53 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Produce & Waterfront | 5.6 | #54 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Cleveland Heights | 5.5 | #55 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Harrington | 5.5 | #56 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Patten | 5.5 | #57 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Fruitvale Station | 5.5 | #58 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Webster | 5.4 | #59 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Las Palmas | 5.4 | #60 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Oak Center | 5.3 | #61 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Ralph Bunche | 5.3 | #62 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Frick | 5.3 | #63 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Mills College | 5.3 | #64 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Castlemont | 5.2 | #65 | — |
| Redwood Heights | 5.2 | #66 | — |
| Paradise Park | 5.1 | #67 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Allendale | 5.1 | #68 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Golden Gate | 5 | #69 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Tuxedo | 5 | #70 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Highland Park | 5 | #71 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Hegenberger | 4.9 | #72 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Highland Terrace | 4.9 | #73 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Montclair Business | 4.9 | #74 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Bella Vista | 4.9 | #75 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Iveywood | 4.9 | #76 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Ivy Hill | 4.8 | #77 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Havenscourt | 4.8 | #78 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Woodland | 4.8 | #79 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Merritt | 4.8 | #80 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Clawson | 4.7 | #81 | -0.5 ↓ |
| East Peralta | 4.7 | #82 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Leona Heights | 4.7 | #83 | -0.5 ↓ |
| North Stonehurst | 4.6 | #84 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Foothill Square | 4.6 | #85 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Eastmont Hills | 4.6 | #86 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Toler Heights | 4.6 | #87 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Rancho San Antonio | 4.6 | #88 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Fairfax | 4.5 | #89 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Cox | 4.5 | #90 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Fremont | 4.5 | #91 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Sheffield Village | 4.5 | #92 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Oakmore | 4.4 | #93 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Crestmont | 4.4 | #94 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Highland | 4.3 | #95 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Upper Rockridge | 4.3 | #96 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Clinton | 4.3 | #97 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Maxwell Park | 4.2 | #98 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Mountain View Cemetery | 4.2 | #99 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Fitchburg | 4.2 | #100 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Chabot Park | 4.2 | #101 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Shepherd Canyon | 4.2 | #102 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Coliseum | 4.1 | #103 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Seminary | 4.1 | #104 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Montclair | 4 | #105 | -1.2 ↓ |
| South Stonehurst | 4 | #106 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Oak Knoll-Golf Links | 4 | #107 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Lockwood Tevis | 3.9 | #108 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Melrose | 3.9 | #109 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Panoramic Hill | 3.8 | #110 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Elmhurst Park | 3.8 | #111 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Sobrante Park | 3.8 | #112 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Forestland | 3.6 | #113 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Merriwood | 3.5 | #114 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Piedmont Pines | 3.5 | #115 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Wentworth Holland | 3.5 | #116 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Woodminster | 3.4 | #117 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Coliseum Industrial | 3.4 | #118 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Claremont | 3.4 | #119 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Oakland Airport | 3.2 | #120 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Glen Highlands | 3.2 | #121 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Acorn Industrial | 3.2 | #122 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Brookfield Village | 3.1 | #123 | -2.1 ↓ |
| Joaquin Miller Park | 3 | #124 | -2.2 ↓ |
| Hiller Highlands | 3 | #125 | -2.2 ↓ |
| Caballo Hills | 3 | #126 | -2.2 ↓ |
| Acorn | 2.9 | #127 | -2.3 ↓ |
| Columbia Gardens | 2.8 | #128 | -2.4 ↓ |
| Sequoyah | 2.8 | #129 | -2.4 ↓ |
| Prescott | 2.5 | #130 | -2.7 ↓ |
| Skyline - Hillcrest Estates | 2.3 | #131 | -2.9 ↓ |
| Oakland Army Base | 2.3 | #132 | -2.9 ↓ |
| Arrowhead Marsh | 2.3 | #133 | -2.9 ↓ |
| South Prescott | 2.1 | #134 | -3.1 ↓ |
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