Neighborhood
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade D
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Diversitygrade C minus
- Jobsgrade D+
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$117,900
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,152
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Central Oakland Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault61national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery183national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary823.5national 500.1
- Theft2,714.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft122national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade C minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$16,467
National
$62,843Families with Children
0%
Top Public Schools Serving Central Oakland
- grade A minus
Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 132 reviews
- grade A minus
Allderdice High School
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 268 reviews
- grade A minus
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
- Rating 3.66 out of 5 302 reviews
- grade B
Pittsburgh Montessori School
- grade B
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
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Central Oakland Reviews
Rating 3.5 out of 5 26 reviews
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I have lived in Oakland for 4 years while attending the University of Pittsburgh. It has access to many things and as far as being a college campus, it is very unique. Unfortunately, it is not very clean and does not offer many options for nice living conditions. There is ample options for dining, but one thing it needs is a grocery store within walking distance.
Pittsburgh provides a community where there is a niche for every walk of life. With multiple colleges in the area the young life is bustling. Each weekend there is a wide array of activities available from pickle festivals to free concerts. If huge events don't pique your interest there are streets lined with restaurants, bars, and coffee shops; each with their own unique atmosphere. If you are a sports fanatic there is no lack of spirit in the city; multiple stadiums are just a bus ride away. Or if you just simply want to take a stroll down the street the architecture is breathtaking.
The city police are available in an abundance along with assistance from campus police. City events have a heavy police presence. Unfortunately with every city comes crime, but for the most part there is a safe atmosphere.