Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Oakland
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Oakland compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
#1
Skyline - Hillcrest Estates9.4
Expansive forests and agricultural land dominate the landscape, providing a much higher degree of natural isolation than the Oakland average. According to iHuus data, residential structures are sparse and largely surrounded by undeveloped greenery.
#2
Joaquin Miller Park9.2
Extensive woodland and natural terrain characterize this area, offering a significantly more rural environment than the typical Oakland landscape. According to iHuus data, the landscape is dominated by forest and open space with very little building density.
#3
Hiller Highlands9.1
Dense vegetation and forested terrain characterize this area, offering a much more rural atmosphere than the Oakland average. According to iHuus data, the landscape is dominated by natural greenery and minimal built-up infrastructure.
#4
Merriwood8.7
#5
Claremont8.4
#6
Piedmont Pines8.3
#7
Glen Highlands8.2
#8
Woodminster8.2
#9
Sequoyah8.2
#10
Forestland8
Full Oakland Urban-Rural Index Ranking
City average:6.02— scores above this beat the city average
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline - Hillcrest Estates | 9.4 | #1 | +3.4 ↑ |
| Joaquin Miller Park | 9.2 | #2 | +3.2 ↑ |
| Hiller Highlands | 9.1 | #3 | +3.1 ↑ |
| Merriwood | 8.7 | #4 | +2.7 ↑ |
| Claremont | 8.4 | #5 | +2.4 ↑ |
| Piedmont Pines | 8.3 | #6 | +2.3 ↑ |
| Glen Highlands | 8.2 | #7 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Woodminster | 8.2 | #8 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Sequoyah | 8.2 | #9 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Forestland | 8 | #10 | +2.0 ↑ |
| Oakmore | 7.9 | #11 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Caballo Hills | 7.8 | #12 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Crestmont | 7.8 | #13 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Montclair | 7.6 | #14 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Shepherd Canyon | 7.5 | #15 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Chabot Park | 7.5 | #16 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Panoramic Hill | 7.4 | #17 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Upper Rockridge | 7.4 | #18 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Oak Knoll-Golf Links | 7.3 | #19 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Montclair Business | 7.2 | #20 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Mountain View Cemetery | 7.2 | #21 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Leona Heights | 7.2 | #22 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Eastmont Hills | 6.9 | #23 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Sheffield Village | 6.9 | #24 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Redwood Heights | 6.9 | #25 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Foothill Square | 6.9 | #26 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Millsmont | 6.8 | #27 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Glenview | 6.8 | #28 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Mills College | 6.8 | #29 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Toler Heights | 6.7 | #30 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Piedmont Avenue | 6.6 | #31 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Oakland Airport | 6.6 | #32 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Arrowhead Marsh | 6.6 | #33 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Acorn | 6.5 | #34 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Acorn Industrial | 6.5 | #35 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Coliseum Industrial | 6.5 | #36 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Frick | 6.5 | #37 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Harrington | 6.5 | #38 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Las Palmas | 6.5 | #39 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Lynn | 6.5 | #40 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Maxwell Park | 6.5 | #41 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Peralta Hacienda | 6.5 | #42 | +0.5 ↑ |
| St. Elizabeth | 6.5 | #43 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Allendale | 6.5 | #44 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Bartlett | 6.5 | #45 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Bella Vista | 6.5 | #46 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Cox | 6.5 | #47 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Laurel | 6.5 | #48 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Lockwood Tevis | 6.5 | #49 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Columbia Gardens | 6.5 | #50 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Crocker Highland | 6.5 | #51 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Durant Manor | 6.5 | #52 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Elmhurst Park | 6.5 | #53 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Fruitvale Station | 6.5 | #54 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Gaskill | 6.5 | #55 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Golden Gate | 6.5 | #56 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Iveywood | 6.5 | #57 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Melrose | 6.5 | #58 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Paradise Park | 6.5 | #59 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Patten | 6.5 | #60 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Santa Fe | 6.5 | #61 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Sausal Creek | 6.5 | #62 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Seminary | 6.5 | #63 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Wentworth Holland | 6.5 | #64 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Upper Dimond | 6.3 | #65 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Bushrod | 6.2 | #66 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Cleveland Heights | 6.2 | #67 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Rancho San Antonio | 6.2 | #68 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Longfellow | 6.1 | #69 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Lakeshore | 6.1 | #70 | +0.1 ↑ |
| North Stonehurst | 6.1 | #71 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Temescal | 6.1 | #72 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Fairview Park | 6.1 | #73 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Rockridge | 6.1 | #74 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Havenscourt | 6 | #75 | — |
| Meadow Brook | 6 | #76 | — |
| Trestle Glen | 6 | #77 | — |
| Jefferson | 6 | #78 | — |
| Highland Terrace | 6 | #79 | — |
| Clinton | 6 | #80 | — |
| Ivy Hill | 6 | #81 | — |
| Merritt | 5.9 | #82 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Hawthorne | 5.9 | #83 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Shafter | 5.9 | #84 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Sobrante Park | 5.9 | #85 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Castlemont | 5.9 | #86 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Fairfax | 5.9 | #87 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Dimond | 5.9 | #88 | -0.1 ↓ |
| South Stonehurst | 5.9 | #89 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Mosswood | 5.9 | #90 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Oak Tree | 5.9 | #91 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Fremont | 5.9 | #92 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Upper Peralta Creek | 5.9 | #93 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Tuxedo | 5.8 | #94 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Grand Lake | 5.8 | #95 | -0.2 ↓ |
| South Kennedy Tract | 5.8 | #96 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Highland Park | 5.8 | #97 | -0.2 ↓ |
| School | 5.8 | #98 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Eastmont | 5.8 | #99 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Reservoir Hill | 5.8 | #100 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Lincoln Highlands | 5.7 | #101 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Highland | 5.6 | #102 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Brookfield Village | 5.6 | #103 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Coliseum | 5.5 | #104 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Clawson | 5.5 | #105 | -0.5 ↓ |
| North Kennedy Tract | 5.5 | #106 | -0.5 ↓ |
| East Peralta | 5.4 | #107 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Webster | 5.3 | #108 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Hegenberger | 5.1 | #109 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Lake Merritt | 5.1 | #110 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Prescott | 4.9 | #111 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Adams Point | 4.8 | #112 | -1.2 ↓ |
| South Prescott | 4.8 | #113 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Fitchburg | 4.7 | #114 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Arroyo Viejo | 4.6 | #115 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Woodland | 4.4 | #116 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Oak Center | 4.3 | #117 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Hoover-Foster | 4.2 | #118 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Oakland Army Base | 4 | #119 | -2.0 ↓ |
| McClymonds | 4 | #120 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Oakland Ave-Harrison St | 3.9 | #121 | -2.1 ↓ |
| Produce & Waterfront | 3.7 | #122 | -2.3 ↓ |
| Produce & Waterfront | 3.7 | #123 | -2.3 ↓ |
| Pill Hill | 3.7 | #124 | -2.3 ↓ |
| Ralph Bunche | 3.3 | #125 | -2.7 ↓ |
| San Pablo Gateway | 2.7 | #126 | -3.3 ↓ |
| Peralta-Laney | 2.3 | #127 | -3.7 ↓ |
| Old City | 2.3 | #128 | -3.7 ↓ |
| Waverly | 2 | #129 | -4.0 ↓ |
| Civic Center | 1.5 | #130 | -4.5 ↓ |
| Lakewide | 1.5 | #131 | -4.5 ↓ |
| Downtown | 1.1 | #132 | -4.9 ↓ |
| Chinatown | 1.1 | #133 | -4.9 ↓ |
| Northgate | 0.4 | #134 | -5.6 ↓ |
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