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Merritt
  • Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
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Neighborhood
Oakland

Merritt

#40 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Oakland
A minus
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    D minus
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
Merritt is a neighborhood in Oakland, California with a population of 2,465. Merritt is in Alameda County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Merritt offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Merritt there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Merritt and residents tend to be liberal.
About Merritt...
Population
2,465
Neighborhood in
Oakland
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$643,371
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,254
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    95%
  • Own
    5%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$49,247
National
$75,149
Families with Children
10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    11%
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