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Oakland, California · ZIP 94621

Oakland — ZIP 94621

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Oakland (94621) scores 35/100 — Below Average for Oakland. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $452K.

35OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100
Avg math proficiency13%
Avg reading proficiency23%
Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index66/100
Typical home value$452K
Median rent$2,548/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$452K

Median Rent

$2,548/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

65,134

Violent Crime

10,813

Property Crime

54,321

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Alameda County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
ACORN Woodland ElementaryKG–05291
32%
42%
Achieve AcademyKG–05537
24%
25%
GreenleafKG–08613
15%
20%
Lighthouse Community CharterKG–08549
15%
24%
East Oakland Pride ElementaryKG–05314
12%
12%
Lighthouse Community Charter High09–12281
12%
37%
Oakland Unity Middle06–08132
12%
32%
Aurum Preparatory Academy06–0893
12%
27%
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy06–12405
9%
25%
Coliseum College Prep Academy06–12861
8%
25%
Lockwood STEAM Academy ElementaryKG–05678
8%
13%
Highland CommunityKG–05457
8%
12%
EnCompass Academy ElementaryKG–05283
8%
17%
Alternatives in Action09–12106
5%
5%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

34,658

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

36%

Median Age

33.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 94621 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 94621 has a school score of 46/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 94621 is approximately $452K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 94621 in Oakland has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.