Population 5,550 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Highland Terrace
Household size in Highland Terrace
| Period | Highland Terrace | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.72 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 2.73 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.18 | 2.62 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.49 | −0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Highland Terrace is a place of big households: 3.18 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.69 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Highland Terrace
| Period | Highland Terrace | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 36.3 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 36.6 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 38.7 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.4 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Highland Terrace is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Highland Terrace is younger than the great majority of Oakland neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Highland Terrace
| Period | Highland Terrace | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 15.6% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 15.6% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Highland Terrace (19.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 7.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Highland Terrace has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Oakland neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Highland Terrace
Renters in Highland Terrace
| Period | Highland Terrace | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.6% | 57.8% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.7% | 60.3% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.4% | 59.5% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.8% | 57.9% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Highland Terrace rent: 66.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 41.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Highland Terrace
| Period | Highland Terrace | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 12.2% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Highland Terrace is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Highland Terrace
| Period | Highland Terrace | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1951 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1953 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1954 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1958 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Highland Terrace is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1948, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1941 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Highland Terrace
| Period | Highland Terrace | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $896 | $1,120 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,117 | $1,201 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,349 | $1,591 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,772 | $2,124 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$875 | +$1,004 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Highland Terrace costs $1,772 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in Oakland overall ($2,124). Rents are up $875 a month from 2006–10, a 98% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Highland Terrace
Bachelor's degrees in Highland Terrace
| Period | Highland Terrace | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 32.4% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 35.0% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 41.1% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 45.9% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +13.5 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Highland Terrace than nationally: 28.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Highland Terrace
| Period | Highland Terrace | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.9% | 75.9% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.4% | 78.2% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.3% | 80.6% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.7% | 82.9% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Highland Terrace never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Highland Terrace
| Period | Highland Terrace | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −4.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Highland Terrace runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Highland Terrace has higher unemployment than at least four in five Oakland neighborhoods. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Highland Terrace compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Terrace | 3.18 | 34.9 | 19.1% | 66.8% | 9.1% | 1948 | $1,772 | 28.4% | 72.7% | 9.6% |
| Rancho San Antonio | 3.32 | 32.9 | 23.8% | 68.7% | 9.6% | 1948 | $2,051 | 22.4% | 68.3% | 14.0% |
| Lynn-Highland Park | 2.76 | 38.1 | 16.1% | 56.7% | 7.0% | 1945 | $1,916 | 37.7% | 78.3% | 6.5% |
| Clinton | 2.42 | 39.7 | 8.2% | 84.2% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,752 | 36.3% | 78.4% | 7.4% |
| Reservoir Hills | 3.39 | 36.0 | 20.9% | 67.5% | 6.9% | 1945 | $1,840 | 23.4% | 64.7% | 6.6% |
| Cleveland Heights | 2.11 | 40.9 | 4.9% | 78.6% | 8.9% | 1949 | $2,058 | 61.9% | 93.0% | 4.1% |
| Merritt | 2.11 | 42.2 | 8.2% | 91.4% | 9.5% | 1966 | $1,854 | 45.1% | 79.6% | 6.1% |
| Jingletown | 2.94 | 36.7 | 15.0% | 69.6% | 4.8% | 1982 | $2,186 | 28.7% | 72.8% | 10.6% |
| Trestle Glen | 2.52 | 43.7 | 7.2% | 25.3% | 8.8% | 1939 | $2,281 | 75.9% | 98.7% | 3.7% |
| Glenview | 2.45 | 43.4 | 6.1% | 26.7% | 7.0% | 1939 | $2,051 | 74.4% | 95.8% | 2.1% |
| Dimond | 2.62 | 41.5 | 6.8% | 58.5% | 5.8% | 1945 | $1,955 | 43.7% | 85.7% | 7.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Highland Terrace. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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