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Mosswood
  • Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
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Neighborhood
Oakland

Mosswood

#17 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Oakland
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    D
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A minus
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B minus
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
Mosswood is a neighborhood in Oakland, California with a population of 3,143. Mosswood is in Alameda County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Mosswood offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Mosswood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Mosswood and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Mosswood are above average.
About Mosswood...
Population
3,143
Neighborhood in
Oakland
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$889,474
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,893
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    68%
  • Own
    32%
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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
$110,619
National
$69,021
Families with Children
13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    27%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    11%
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