San Lorenzo
- Suburb of Oakland, CA
Suburb
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C
- Crime & Safetygrade unavailable
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$618,000
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,808
National
$1,096Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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San Lorenzo Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- AssaultNo data availablenational 282.7
- MurderNo data availablenational 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- RobberyNo data availablenational 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- BurglaryNo data availablenational 500.1
- TheftNo data availablenational 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle TheftNo data availablenational 284
Residents
Working in San Lorenzo
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$91,319
National
$64,994Top Public Schools Serving San Lorenzo
- grade A
Francophone Charter School of Oakland
- Rating 5 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade A minus
Downtown Charter Academy
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade A minus
KIPP Summit Academy
- Rating 3.55 out of 5 11 reviews
- grade A minus
KIPP King Collegiate High School
- Rating 3.66 out of 5 311 reviews
- grade A minus
East Bay Innovation Academy
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 13 reviews
Top Private Schools Near San Lorenzo
- grade A+
The College Preparatory School
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 84 reviews
- grade A+
Head-Royce School
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 64 reviews
- grade A+
The Quarry Lane School
- Rating 4.26 out of 5 158 reviews
- grade A+
Bishop O'Dowd High School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 203 reviews
- grade A+
California Crosspoint Academy
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 18 reviews
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I love San Lorenzo!! It’s close to the Bay (walking/biking distance to the Hayward Shoreline trail that will take you all the way to the San Mateo Bridge/Interpretive Center and Marina) which means there’s a nice breeze even on hot days. It’s also close to all essential major freeways so going practically anywhere in the Bay Area is fairly easy. And if you get involved with the community either through the school district, HOA, library, Little League, churches or just talking to neighbors who are often original homeowners or kids of original homeowners etc. you’ll start to find everyone knows everyone. There’s a small town feel once you get “in”!! If you’re new I’d recommend joining a San Lorenzo Facebook group…it might be a good way to meet people too!
Growing up, my experience has been average. I have gone to school and lived in this area since I was a child. The environments have grown and changed a lot over time. Some areas are not as safe as others, but the diversity has always been there and is continuing to grow. The food is great, and there are some nice local places to visit!
Not considered an actual "town", but a defined location under the Alameda County; a sub-section of San Leandro, I would say. There isn't much in SLZ itself, but its in proximity to other cities that are much more lively (SF, Oakland, maybe SL, Berkeley, Hayward, etc.) so you will have to travel out of the area if you want to go out and do something entertaining. Fairly safe - crime is not significant. Diverse residents. Good for families and older residents. Housing is expensive though, whether renting or buying (that's the Bay Area for ya). Average amount of shops/stores for consumption, though variety is lacking. Bayfair Mall is bland and lifeless; its attractions are only a few essential stores like Target. If you just need a quiet (quiet as in "not a lot going on") place to live, SLZ could be your place.