Lincoln Highlands, Oakland, CA Area Guide

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Lincoln Highlands Area Facts

  • Lincoln Highlands has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Lincoln Highlands crime rates are 47% lower than the Oakland average
  • Cost of living in Lincoln Highlands is 20% higher than the Oakland average
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Quiet living, yet a stone's throw away from the cities 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 28, 2019) It gets more comfortable and safer as you get up the hill in Dimond and into Lincoln Highlands, and you even start to see great views of the city the further up you get. Although it is a bit secluded, you are still very close to the Dimond downtown, which is starting to get a lot ...Read More of popular restaurants popping up in the area (Dimond Pizza offshoot started by Cheeseboard alum; also a new Grand Lake Kitchen location). You're also close to the Laurel, which is also seeing a lot of new restaurants, bars, etc. come through.

All being said, you're a relatively easy ride away from SF (if you need to get there) by bus or casual carpool from downtown Dimond or the Laurel (door to door in 30-45 min on a good day), and just about 10-15 minutes from anywhere you want to be in Oakland by driving / rideshare.

Why I love it? You get a nice balance of neighborhood feels and friendly community vibes while still being close to a happening urban environment (all while still feeling safe). You're also so very close to a lot of parks (both smaller community and bigger mountains), with a lot of trails to run or ride on.

I believe the area in general is past calling it "up and coming", as there is currently a lot of attention from various places (housing market, new restaurants & bars). I guess you can say the secret is out about how desirable it is to live out here, which goes for Oakland in general.

I've been told the Dimond / Laurel area in general has a feel of what SF was 15 years ago: a sense of community, real, and diverse.
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lincoln Highlands? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Peralta Creek Park
      Avenue Terrance Park
      Dimond Park Upper Playground
      Dimond Park
      Dimond Park Toddler Playground
      Dimond Park Lower Playground
      Redwood Heights Recreation Center
      Dimond Canyon Park

      Entertainment

      Mary E. Wilson Auditorium
      Woodminster Amphitheatre
      Chabot Space & Science Center Amphitheater
      Chabot Space and Science Center
      Peralta Hacienda Historical
      Tien MegaDome Theater
      Greek Theatre
      Creative Framing & Gallery.

      Food & Drink

      Bay Cafe
      Dallas liquor
      Kasper's Hot Dogs
      Taco Bell
      Domino's
      Flavor Brigade
      Little Caesars
      Olé Olé Burrito Express

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lincoln Highlands? Of all people who commute, 13.6% take public transportation in Lincoln Highlands.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lincoln Highlands? The cost of living in Lincoln Highlands is 219/100 - which is 57% higher than California.
      Lincoln Highlands
      219

      119% more expensive than average

      Oakland
      182

      82% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lincoln Highlands? Lincoln Highlands crime rates are 7,238, which are 155% higher than California
      Total Crime
      7,238 per 100k people

      217% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      217% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      72%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lincoln Highlands? The median income in Lincoln Highlands is $126,466 which is 98% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $126,466129% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $68,538130% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      75% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lincoln Highlands 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 Lincoln Highlands home prices? Lincoln Highlands home prices are $912,600 - which is 123% higher than California
      Median home value
      $912,600394% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,262244% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      87%

      37% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Lincoln Highlands have good schools? The Lincoln Highlands graduation rate is 92% - which is 15% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% 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

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lincoln Highlands a good place to live? Lincoln Highlands has an overall rating of 93% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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