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Oakland, CA

Looking to move to Oakland, CA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Oakland, CA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Oakland, CA has a population of 433476. What about cost of living in Oakland, CA? The median income in Oakland, CA is $99,318 and the median home value is $1,003,425.

Read on to learn more about Oakland, CA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in Oakland, CA

Average Temperatures

66 high / 50 low

Average Annual Rainfall

25 in

Average Annual Snowfall

0 in

Quick Facts about Oakland, California

Median Home Value
$1,003,425
Median Property Tax
$3,718
Total Population
433,476
Average Commute
27 min
Median Household Income
$99,318
Median Monthly Rent
$1,812

Map of Oakland, CA

Experiences & Adventures in Oakland, CA

A bartender at Beer Revolution in Oakland, CA pours a couple a pint.

Best Breweries in Oakland, CA

Breweries in Oakland, CA master their craft

Oakland, CA: Where to Live Now

Oakland, CA

Seven Reasons to Move to Oakland, CA

Oakland, Calif. offers first-class restaurants, support for the arts and small business, and reasonable cost of living.


Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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