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Where you'll live

The best neighborhoods in Oakland.

Oakland is a city of distinct, characterful communities — each with its own pace, architecture, and price. This is our field guide to finding the one that fits your life.

Neighborhood matchmaking

We don't sell you a house. We place you in a neighborhood.

Schools, commute, light, walkability, community — the things that decide whether a home becomes a life. Tell us how you want to live, and we’ll narrow Oakland to the few streets that deliver it.

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The communities

Eight Oakland neighborhoods we love.

Rockridge

Median $1.9M · Craftsman · College Ave dining

Temescal

Median $1.3M · Creative · Walkable

Montclair

Median $1.7M · Hills · Family

Lake Merritt

Median $980K · Condos · Urban

Piedmont Avenue

Median $1.6M · Classic · Charming

Downtown & Uptown

Median $760K · New construction · Nightlife

Crocker Highlands

Median $2.1M · Estates · Quiet

Glenview

Median $1.2M · Village feel · Family

Moving to Oakland

Best neighborhoods in Oakland for families.

If schools, parks, and a real sense of community top your list, a handful of Oakland neighborhoods consistently stand out.

01

Montclair

Top-rated schools, hillside calm, and a tight village center.

02

Crocker Highlands

Wide streets, classic homes, and one of the city’s most beloved elementary schools.

03

Glenview

A walkable village with parks, cafés, and a strong neighborhood spirit.

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