Oakland, California — Homebuyer Guide 2026

Oakland Neighborhood Guides

Browse all 58 Oakland neighborhoods. Compare prices, schools, walkability, and commute times to find the right fit.

58 neighborhoods · Updated 2026

All Oakland Neighborhoods

7th Street Historic District
West Oakland’s soulful jazz heritage meets urban renaissance
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 70/100
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Adams Point
Lake Merritt’s urban village oasis
Median Sale Price: $529KDays on Market: 50 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Broadway Auto Row
Historic automotive district meets modern urban living
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Brookfield Village
Historic WWII community with excellent transit access
Median Sale Price: $563KDays on Market: 31 daysTransit Score: 90/100
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Chinatown
Authentic Cultural Heart with Urban Convenience
Median Sale Price: $377KDays on Market: 49 daysWalk Score: 100/100
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Civic Center
Lake Merritt’s Cultural Heart Meets Urban Living
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 97/100
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Cleveland Heights
Lake Merritt lifestyle with urban sophistication
Median Sale Price: $1.0MDays on Market: 28 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Clinton
Walkable Asian cultural hub with incredible transit access
Median Sale Price: $680KDays on Market: 106 daysWalk Score: 100/100
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Dimond District
Where hills meet flatlands, cultures converge beautifully
Median Sale Price: $860KDays on Market: 28 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Downtown
Urban Renaissance Meets Authentic Culture
Median Sale Price: $544KDays on Market: 53 daysWalk Score: 100/100
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Downtown Oakland
Urban Core Where Arts, Transit, and Culture Converge
Median Sale Price: $544KDays on Market: 53 daysWalk Score: 100/100
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East Oakland
Diverse community with exceptional walkability and transit
Median Sale Price: $665KDays on Market: 50 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Eastlake
Lake Merritt’s Urban Village with Walkable Charm
Median Sale Price: $890KDays on Market: 25 daysWalk Score: 94/100
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Eastmont
Transit-rich family community in East Oakland
Median Sale Price: $625KDays on Market: 27 daysTransit Score: 9/10
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Elmhurst
Diverse family-friendly East Oakland community with strong transit
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 70/100
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Financial District
Oakland’s urban heart with world-class walkability
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 96/100
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Fruitvale
Oakland’s vibrant Latino cultural heart with BART access
Median Sale Price: $545KDays on Market: 44 daysWalk Score: 96/100
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Glenview
Walkable foothills enclave with craftsman charm
Median Sale Price: $1.3MDays on Market: 22 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Golden Gate
Urban village meets family haven
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Grand Lake
Theater district meets lakefront urban village
Median Sale Price: $725KDays on Market: 41 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Harrison/Oakland
Lakeside urban village with brilliant walkability
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Highland Park
Hospital-adjacent transit-connected residential neighborhood with strong walkability
Median Sale Price: $665KDays on Market: 11 daysLivability Score: 84/100
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Hoover-Foster
Historic Artist Quarter with Victorian Charm
Median Sale Price: $562KDays on Market: 32 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Idora Park
Historic Temescal charm meets urban convenience
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 92/100
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Jack London Square
Oakland’s Premier Waterfront Living with SF Ferry Access
Median Sale Price: $542KDays on Market: 85 daysWalk Score: 100/100
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Jingletown
East Oakland’s Vibrant Waterfront Arts District
Median Sale Price: $670KDays on Market: 57 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Koreatown Northgate
Oakland’s vibrant cultural heart with unbeatable walkability
Median Sale Price: $453KDays on Market: 205 daysWalk Score: 99/100
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Lakeshore
Lake-adjacent urban village with walkable charm
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Lakeside
Historic Gold Coast Living by Lake Merritt
Median Sale Price: $760KDays on Market: 24 daysWalk Score: 97/100
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Laurel
Walkable Village Life Along MacArthur Boulevard
Median Sale Price: $742KDays on Market: 48 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Lockwood Gardens
East Oakland family community with excellent transit
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 60/100
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Longfellow
Historic North Oakland neighborhood with modern urban convenience
Median Sale Price: $825KDays on Market: 30 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Lower Bottoms
Historic West Oakland village with transit excellence
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 70/100
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Maxwell Park
Oakland’s Family-Focused Foothills Haven
Median Sale Price: $837KDays on Market: 16 daysWalk Score: 80/100
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Melrose
Family-friendly East Oakland community with exceptional walkability
Median Sale Price: $525KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Millsmont
Hillside Haven with Bay Views and College Charm
Median Sale Price: $684KDays on Market: 43 daysWalk Score: 6/10
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Montclair
Hillside village charm meets tech convenience
Median Sale Price: $1.6MDays on Market: 16 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Mosswood
Victorian charm meets urban convenience near MacArthur BART
Median Sale Price: $1.0MDays on Market: 18 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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North Oakland
Telegraph Avenue urbanism meets family tranquility
Median Sale Price: $1.0MDays on Market: 35 daysWalk Score: 100/100
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Oak Glen Park
Historic charm meets urban convenience
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Oakland Hills
Luxury hillside living with panoramic Bay views
Median Sale Price: $1.2MDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 50/100
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Oakmore Highlands
Hillside Family Haven with Bay Views
Median Sale Price: $1.4MDays on Market: 13 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Old Oakland Historic District
Victorian architecture meets modern urban convenience
Median Sale Price: $635KDays on Market: 57 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Piedmont Avenue
Walkable Food Paradise with Craftsman Charm
Median Sale Price: $450KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Piedmont Pines
Tranquil Oakland Hills retreat with mid-century charm
Median Sale Price: $1.5MDays on Market: 14 daysTransit Score: 9/10
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Pill Hill
Medical district meets urban convenience with walkable charm
Median Sale Price: $577KDays on Market: 200 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Rockridge
Oakland’s most walkable village with BART access
Median Sale Price: $2.2MDays on Market: 13 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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San Antonio
Vibrant Latino Heart with Urban Convenience
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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San Pablo Gateway
Oakland’s walkable entertainment district with urban sophistication
Median Sale Price: $586KDays on Market: 34 daysWalk Score: 96/100
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Seminary Park
Family-friendly East Oakland with excellent schools nearby
Median Sale Price: $508KDays on Market: 28 daysWalk Score: 70/100
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South Prescott
Historic West Oakland community with BART convenience
Median Sale Price: $649KDays on Market: 106 daysWalk Score: 70/100
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Temescal
Hip urban village meets family-friendly community
Median Sale Price: $1.0MDays on Market: 16 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Trestle Glen
Historic charm meets family-friendly sophistication
Median Sale Price: $1.4MDays on Market: 24 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Tyler Corner
Remote rural enclave requiring car-dependent living
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 1/100
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Upper Rockridge
Oakland Hills family enclave above Rockridge
Median Sale Price: $1.4MDays on Market: 34 daysWalk Score: 47/100
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Uptown
Oakland’s premier arts and entertainment district
Median Sale Price: $665KDays on Market: 50 daysWalk Score: 96/100
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West Oakland
Historic arts district with exceptional transit access
Median Sale Price: $585KDays on Market: 39 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Westlake
Urban oasis with walkable luxury near Lake Merritt
Median Sale Price: $735KDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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