Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) A+
Akat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Good News Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peter's Big Pumpkin Espresso
Coffee Shop
Haddon Hill Cafe
Coffee Shop
Woody's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Maly Donuts & Burgers
Coffee Shop
1888 Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Mo'Joe Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fairway Park Donuts & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Rooz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fresh & Best Cafe 2
Coffee Shop
Eden Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Town Fare
Coffee Shop
Aroma Cafe
Coffee Shop
Merritt Station Cafe
Coffee Shop
City Lights Café
Coffee Shop
The Alice Collective
Coffee Shop
Timeless Coffee
Coffee Shop
Motivāt Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Orbit Coffee and Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Equator Coffees & Teas
Coffee Shop
Modern Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coco Cafe
Coffee Shop
Uccello Coffee
Coffee Shop
Aroma Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Junior Center of Art and Science
Museum
Rotary Nature Center (Closed for renovation)
Museum
Gondola Servizio
Attraction
Camron-Stanford House
Museum
Peter Rabbit's Village
Attraction
Pinocchio's Castle
Attraction
Rapunzel's Castle
Attraction
Hey, Diddle Diddle
Attraction
The Merry Miller Pond
Attraction
Old West Junction
Attraction
Willie the Whale
Attraction
Little Miss Muffet
Attraction
Wishing Well
Attraction
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Attraction
The Three Little Pigs
Attraction
Ching Lung the Happy Dragon
Attraction
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Children's Fairyland
Theme Park
Oswald the Bubble Elf
Attraction
Noah's Ark
Attraction
The Alice in Wonderland Tunnel
Attraction
Three Billy Goats Gruff
Attraction
Play Island
Attraction
The Emerald City Stage
Theatre Arts
The Chapel of Peace
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) A+
Pietiserrie
Sweets
Tacos Mi Rancho
Fast Food
Grand Express
Alcohol
Room 389
Bar
Ahn's Quarter Pound Burger
Fast Food
Baggys
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Bay Grape
Alcohol
Lakeside Lounge
Bar
Uarhi Taqueria
Fast Food
M & A Lakeside Market
Alcohol
Panda Kitchen
Fast Food
Parkway Lounge
Bar
Sidebar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
MyGoodness
Sweets
Mad Oak
Bar
North Beach Sandwicheez
Fast Food
Poke Parlor
Fast Food
19th Street Station
Bar
Tamarack
Bar
Senor Sisig
Fast Food
355
Bar
Rush Bowls
Fast Food
Halftime Bar
Bar
Fitness (0) A+
Lakeside Garden Center
Community Centre
City Fit
Gym
FM Smith Recreation Center
Community Centre
Fitness SF
Gym
Veterans Memorial Building Senior Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Pacific Strength
Gym
Lincoln Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Lions Center for the Blind
Community Centre
Mohari
Gym
NAMASTE Yoga & Wellness
Gym
The Salvation Army Oakland Chinatown Corps and Community Center
Community Centre
Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center
Community Centre
Ume Yoga
Gym
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Community Centre
Great Western Power Company
Gym
God's Gym
Gym
Department of Make Believe
Community Centre
The Club at City Center
Gym
East Bay Fencers Gym
Gym
St. Vincent De Paul Community Center
Community Centre
Sequoia Fitness
Gym
Oakland Yoga Studio
Gym
Barefoot Movement
Gym
Flex
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Lucky
Grocery Store
Nature's Best Food
Grocery Store
hk outlets
Grocery Store
Sun Hop Fat 1
Grocery Store
E & M Food Market
Grocery Store
Delicieuse Princesse Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Gregory's Gourmet Desserts
Bakery
Hometown Grocery
Grocery Store
Sun Yuen Hang
Grocery Store
Sun Sang Supermarket
Grocery Store
Cam Huong Bakery
Bakery
Bakesum
Bakery
Won Kee Supermarket
Grocery Store
Bake Sum
Bakery
LG Supermarket
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Tom's Bakery
Bakery
Long Hing Supermarket
Grocery Store
The Grand Bakery
Bakery
Arizmendi Bakery
Bakery
Wonder Food Bakery
Bakery
Sum Yee Pastry
Bakery
Firebrand Artisan Breads
Bakery
Lakeshore Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Lakeside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Kiwanis Kiddie Korner
Playground
Athol Plaza
Park
Anansi's Magic Web Ferris Wheel
Playground
Aesop's Playhouse
Playground
Clocktower Slide
Playground
Flecto Carousel
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Dragon Slide
Playground
Lakeshore Park
Park
Alice's Wonder-Go-Round
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
The Jolly Roger Pirate Ship
Playground
F.M. Smith Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Peralta Park
Park
Snow Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (0) A+
Lake Food Center
Convenience Store
Mio Spa & Salon
Hairdresser
QuikStop Liquor
Convenience Store
Lakeside Hair Salon
Hairdresser
33 Station Barbershop
Hairdresser
UA Grillz Jewelers
Fashion
Unknown Name
Beauty
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Black Image
Hairdresser
Gourmet Market
Convenience Store
Carriage Trade Liquors
Convenience Store
ViVi Cosmetics
Beauty
Family Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Beauty
Grand Hairport
Hairdresser
Nghe Cung Beauty Salon
Beauty
3 Rings
Convenience Store
Jax Liquor
Convenience Store
Chung's TV-Video Sales & Services
Electronics
OMCA Store
Gift Shop
Adom Hair Braiding
Hairdresser
Lakeview Bicycle
Bicycle
Miracles Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Field Day and Friends
Clothing
Janko Jewelers
Fashion
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Reservoir Hill-Meadow Brook (A+)

2. Allendale (A+)

3. Bartlett (A+)

4. Lynn-Highland Park (A+)

5. Patten (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 22.1% take public transportation in Lake Merritt.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
Lakeshore Avenue & Hanover Avenue
Bus Stop
Lakeshore Avenue & Hanover Avenue
Bus Stop
Lakeshore Avenue & East 18th Street
Bus Stop
Lakeshore Avenue & East 18th Street
Bus Stop
Lakeshore Avenue & Foothill Boulevard
Bus Stop
East 18th Street & Athol Avenue
Bus Stop
Lakeshore Avenue & Brooklyn Avenue
Bus Stop
1st Avenue & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
Foothill Boulevard & 2nd Avenue
Bus Stop
Lakeshore Avenue & Brooklyn Avenue
Bus Stop
1st Avenue & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
1st Avenue Place & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
Grand Avenue & Perkins Street
Bus Stop
East 18th Street & 3rd Avenue
Bus Stop
Grand Avenue & Staten Avenue
Bus Stop
Grand Avenue & Perkins Street
Bus Stop
Grand Avenue & Staten Avenue
Bus Stop
Foothill Boulevard & 3rd Avenue
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 2nd Avenue
Bus Stop
14th Street & Oak Street
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 2nd Avenue
Bus Stop
14th Street & Oak Street
Bus Stop
East 15th Street & 3rd Avenue
Bus Stop
East 18th Street & Park Boulevard
Bus Stop
Grand Avenue & Euclid Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
22.1% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Oakland Airport (A)

2. Skyline-Hillcrest Estates (A-)

3. Columbia Gardens (B+)

4. Acorn-Acorn Industrial (A+)

5. Adams Point (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Lake Merritt is 192/100 - which is 38% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Oakland Airport (C-)

2. Fruitvale Station (F)

3. South Stonehurst (F)

4. South Kennedy Tract (F)

5. Coliseum Industrial (F)

crime F

Lake Merritt crime rates are 3,289 per 100k, which is 16% higher than California
Property Crime
2,664 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
626 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Forestland (A+)

2. Panoramic Hill (A)

3. Crocker Highland (A-)

4. Caballo Hills (B+)

5. Montclair (B+)

employment A+

The median income in Lake Merritt is $115,330 - which is 81% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$115,330 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Waverly (A+)

2. Arrowhead Marsh (A+)

3. Santa Fe (A+)

4. Fairfax (A+)

5. Bella Vista (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Carbon Health
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dang Vu Bay M.D.
Doctor
Mỹ Lan Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Eastlake Family Dentistry
Dentist
Order of Malta Clinic
Clinic
Lake Merritt Dental
Dentist
Youth Heart Health Center
Clinic
Eva Whitmore
Doctor
International Optometry
Doctor
Oakland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist
Franklin Dental Care
Dentist
BART Police Department
Police
Pacific Pharmacy
Pharmacy
HP Dental
Dentist
Family Dentists
Dentist
LifeLong Trust Health Center
Clinic
Oakland Vision Center
Doctor
Eye Care for You
Doctor
Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Oakland Fire Station 12
Fire Station
One Medical
Clinic
Bay Vision Eyecare Optometry
Doctor
Western Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Allendale (A+)

2. Crocker Highland (A+)

3. Dimond (A+)

4. Fremont (A+)

5. Frick (A+)

housing B

Lake Merritt home prices are $768,150 - which is 88% higher than California
Home Price
$768,150 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
43% A+
Home Affordability
6.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. South Prescott (A+)

2. Produce And Waterfront (A+)

3. Crestmont (A+)

4. Hiller Highlands (A)

5. Eastmont Hills (A)

schools A+

The Lake Merritt graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (0) A+
Starlite Child Development Center
American Indian Public Charter Ii
St Pauls Episcopal School
American Indian Public Charter Ii
American Indian Public Charter
American Indian Public Charter
La Escuelita Elementary
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Lincoln Elementary
Cleveland Elementary
Lighthouse Community Charter
Westlake Middle
Oakland School For The Arts
Franklin Elementary
Oakland School For The Arts
Bella Vista Elementary
St Anthony Catholic School
Mlk / Lafayette Elementary
Kipp Bridge Academy
Home And Hospital Program
Roosevelt Middle
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Kipp Bridge Academy
West Oakland Middle
Beach Elementary
High Schools (0) A+
Dewey Academy
Metwest High
Gateway To College At Laney College
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
American Indian Public High
American Indian Public High
Lighthouse Community Charter High
Oakland School For The Arts
Lambo Academy International
Oakland School For The Arts
Oakland High
Street Academy (Alternative)
Home And Hospital Program
Mcclymonds High
Life Academy
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy
Ralph J. Bunche High
Opportunity Charter
Piedmont High
Millennium High Alternative
Oakland Technical High
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Lakewide (A+)

2. Grand Lake (A+)

3. Gaskill (A+)

4. Golden Gate (A+)

5. Fairview Park (A+)

ratings F

Lake Merritt has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Upper Rockridge (A+)

2. Temescal (A+)

3. Rockridge (A+)

4. Shepherd Canyon (A+)

5. Lakeshore (A+)

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Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA Area Guide

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Lake Merritt Area Facts

  • Lake Merritt has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Lake Merritt crime rates are 59% lower than the Oakland average
  • Cost of living in Lake Merritt is 6% higher than the Oakland average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lake Merritt? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lakeside Park
      Unknown Name
      Kiwanis Kiddie Korner
      Athol Plaza
      Anansi's Magic Web Ferris Wheel
      Aesop's Playhouse
      Clocktower Slide
      Flecto Carousel

      Entertainment

      Junior Center of Art and Science
      Rotary Nature Center (Closed for renovation)
      Gondola Servizio
      Camron-Stanford House
      Peter Rabbit's Village
      Pinocchio's Castle
      Rapunzel's Castle
      Hey, Diddle Diddle

      Food & Drink

      Pietiserrie
      Tacos Mi Rancho
      Grand Express
      Room 389
      Ahn's Quarter Pound Burger
      Baggys
      Subway
      Bay Grape

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake Merritt? Of all people who commute, 22.1% take public transportation in Lake Merritt.
      Drive to Work
      29%

      45% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake Merritt? The cost of living in Lake Merritt is 192/100 - which is 38% higher than California.
      Lake Merritt
      192

      92% more expensive than average

      Oakland
      182

      82% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake Merritt? Lake Merritt crime rates are 3,289, which are 16% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,289 per 100k people

      42% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      42% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lake Merritt? The median income in Lake Merritt is $115,330 which is 81% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $115,330108% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $99,852235% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lake Merritt a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
      Highland Hospital
      Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
      Oakland Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Pharmaca
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dang Vu Bay M.D.
      Eva Whitmore
      Oakland Vision Center
      Bay Vision Eyecare Optometry
      First Optical
      East Bay Vision Center
      Eye Care
      International Optometry

      B Housing

      What are Lake Merritt home prices? Lake Merritt home prices are $768,150 - which is 88% higher than California
      Median home value
      $768,150316% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,166128% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      25%

      61% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Lake Merritt have good schools? The Lake Merritt graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Lake Merritt a good place to live? Lake Merritt has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      25%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      25%

      1 total surveys

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