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Oakland

Rodeo

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Oakland, CA
  • 19 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C-
    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
      B-
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    Rodeo is a suburb of Oakland with a population of 10,174. Rodeo is in Contra Costa County. Living in Rodeo offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rodeo there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Rodeo and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Rodeo are above average.
    About Rodeo...
    Population
    10,174

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $381,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,292
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Rodeo

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,175
    National
    $55,322
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    Rodeo Reviews

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    Rodeo is still very poverty stricken; although some exterior changes have been made, it doesn't cover up the vicious cycle that the housing developments have encouraged. People get stuck on a fixed income and when trying to better their situation by getting higher-paying jobs, they no longer receive assistance to further their success. I feel that this kind of issue is present in a lot of places, but I grew up here and have experienced it firsthand.
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    Rodeo is a working class Bay Area town. One of the last ones left. It's nice to see some places haven't been completely transformed by the recent tech boom. Rodeo is the type of place where what you see is what you get. Nothing more, nothing less. The Phillips 66 Refinery dominates the skyline. The western half of Rodeo is older, and a little run down. the eastern half is newer, a little further from the refinery, and has nice views in the hills; typical of Bay Area towns.
    More job opputunities, less people homeless, not so many empty lots not anything be done with it. Needs a motels/hotel to bring revenue into rodeo