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Population and households in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
Household size in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
| Period | Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.80 | 2.66 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.76 | 2.72 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.75 | 2.73 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.84 | 2.62 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street are small: just 1.84 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.80, 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 Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
| Period | Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 36.3 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 36.6 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 37.5 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 38.7 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.4 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.3, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
| Period | Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 15.6% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 15.6% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street than nationally: 8.6%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
Renters in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
| Period | Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.4% | 57.8% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 60.3% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 59.5% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 80.1% | 57.9% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street: 80.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 28.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northeast.
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 Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
| Period | Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 12.2% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street: 15.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
| Period | Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1951 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1953 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1954 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1958 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of Oakland.
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 Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
| Period | Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $917 | $1,120 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,073 | $1,201 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,368 | $1,591 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,867 | $2,124 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$950 | +$1,004 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street pays $1,867 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in Oakland overall ($2,124). Rents are up $950 a month from 2006–10, a 104% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.7% of household income on rent, just over 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 Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
Bachelor's degrees in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
| Period | Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2% | 32.4% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 35.0% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.1% | 41.1% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.3% | 45.9% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.1 pts | +13.5 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street: 64.3% 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. The share with a degree has risen 19.1 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 Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
| Period | Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 75.9% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 78.2% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 80.6% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 82.9% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 Oakland Ave-Harrison Street
| Period | Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −4.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oakland Ave-Harrison Street is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Oakland Ave-Harrison Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Ave-Harrison Street | 1.84 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 80.1% | 15.9% | 1957 | $1,867 | 64.3% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Adams Point | 1.65 | 39.1 | 7.0% | 84.1% | 11.8% | 1963 | $2,167 | 69.6% | 95.4% | 3.0% |
| Pill Hill | 1.64 | 34.2 | 8.9% | 91.9% | 14.7% | 2009 | $2,918 | 60.1% | 96.7% | 6.8% |
| Grand Lake | 1.73 | 40.3 | 5.5% | 68.3% | 11.4% | 1965 | $2,345 | 68.9% | 93.0% | 3.8% |
| Mosswood | 1.97 | 35.6 | 11.6% | 82.4% | 5.0% | 1963 | $2,006 | 58.1% | 89.7% | 9.5% |
| Piedmont Avenue | 1.71 | 44.3 | 3.7% | 69.5% | 11.8% | 1954 | $2,386 | 76.8% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| Hoover-Foster | 2.29 | 33.1 | 7.1% | 75.6% | 12.6% | 1939 | $1,818 | 41.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| Downtown Oakland | 1.55 | 38.4 | 4.3% | 94.3% | 19.9% | 2005 | $2,429 | 64.4% | 90.7% | 7.4% |
| Lakeshore-Oakland | 2.25 | 43.2 | 5.1% | 55.9% | 6.7% | 1941 | $2,411 | 78.0% | 98.3% | 4.4% |
| Lakewide | 1.36 | 41.6 | 3.5% | 93.2% | 10.5% | 1960 | $1,858 | 60.4% | 90.0% | 5.3% |
| San Pablo Gateway | 1.82 | 42.1 | 11.9% | 84.9% | 10.1% | 1972 | $1,967 | 44.1% | 81.2% | 8.6% |
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 Oakland Ave-Harrison Street. 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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