Population 4,375 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lakeshore-Oakland
Household size in Lakeshore-Oakland
| Period | Lakeshore-Oakland | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.66 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.06 | 2.72 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.00 | 2.73 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.62 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Lakeshore-Oakland is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.15 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Lakeshore-Oakland
| Period | Lakeshore-Oakland | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 36.3 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 36.6 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 37.5 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 38.7 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.4 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lakeshore-Oakland is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Compared with other Oakland neighborhoods, Lakeshore-Oakland is older than most.
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 Lakeshore-Oakland
| Period | Lakeshore-Oakland | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 15.6% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.5% | 15.6% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lakeshore-Oakland: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Lakeshore-Oakland has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Lakeshore-Oakland
Renters in Lakeshore-Oakland
| Period | Lakeshore-Oakland | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.3% | 57.8% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.8% | 60.3% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.3% | 59.5% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 57.9% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lakeshore-Oakland rent: 55.9% 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, 35.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Lakeshore-Oakland
| Period | Lakeshore-Oakland | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 12.2% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Lakeshore-Oakland: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Oakland.
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 Lakeshore-Oakland
| Period | Lakeshore-Oakland | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1951 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1953 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1954 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1958 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Lakeshore-Oakland is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of Oakland's 61 neighborhoods, only four have older homes.
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 Lakeshore-Oakland
| Period | Lakeshore-Oakland | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,394 | $1,120 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,546 | $1,201 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,057 | $1,591 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,411 | $2,124 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,017 | +$1,004 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lakeshore-Oakland costs $2,411 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 23.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Lakeshore-Oakland
Bachelor's degrees in Lakeshore-Oakland
| Period | Lakeshore-Oakland | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.3% | 32.4% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 35.0% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 41.1% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.0% | 45.9% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +13.5 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lakeshore-Oakland: 78.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Lakeshore-Oakland has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five Oakland neighborhoods.
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 Lakeshore-Oakland
| Period | Lakeshore-Oakland | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.5% | 75.9% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 78.2% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 80.6% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 82.9% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Lakeshore-Oakland: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Few Oakland neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only three of 61.
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 Lakeshore-Oakland
| Period | Lakeshore-Oakland | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −4.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Lakeshore-Oakland than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. 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).
Lakeshore-Oakland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore-Oakland | 2.25 | 43.2 | 5.1% | 55.9% | 6.7% | 1941 | $2,411 | 78.0% | 98.3% | 4.4% |
| Grand Lake | 1.73 | 40.3 | 5.5% | 68.3% | 11.4% | 1965 | $2,345 | 68.9% | 93.0% | 3.8% |
| Trestle Glen | 2.52 | 43.7 | 7.2% | 25.3% | 8.8% | 1939 | $2,281 | 75.9% | 98.7% | 3.7% |
| Adams Point | 1.65 | 39.1 | 7.0% | 84.1% | 11.8% | 1963 | $2,167 | 69.6% | 95.4% | 3.0% |
| Cleveland Heights | 2.11 | 40.9 | 4.9% | 78.6% | 8.9% | 1949 | $2,058 | 61.9% | 93.0% | 4.1% |
| Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | 1.84 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 80.1% | 15.9% | 1957 | $1,867 | 64.3% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Piedmont Avenue | 1.71 | 44.3 | 3.7% | 69.5% | 11.8% | 1954 | $2,386 | 76.8% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| Glenview | 2.45 | 43.4 | 6.1% | 26.7% | 7.0% | 1939 | $2,051 | 74.4% | 95.8% | 2.1% |
| Pill Hill | 1.64 | 34.2 | 8.9% | 91.9% | 14.7% | 2009 | $2,918 | 60.1% | 96.7% | 6.8% |
| Mosswood | 1.97 | 35.6 | 11.6% | 82.4% | 5.0% | 1963 | $2,006 | 58.1% | 89.7% | 9.5% |
| Clinton | 2.42 | 39.7 | 8.2% | 84.2% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,752 | 36.3% | 78.4% | 7.4% |
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 Lakeshore-Oakland. 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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