Livability Score

59
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Stars & Stripes Cafe
Coffee Shop
Red Bay Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
KEFA Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cultures
Coffee Shop
Beanery Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Little House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jim's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Haste Muerte
Coffee Shop
Cafe Santana Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Cafe of the Bay
Coffee Shop
Donuts and Sandwiches
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ding tea
Coffee Shop
The Local
Coffee Shop
World Ground
Coffee Shop
Highwire Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden
Coffee Shop
Cafe Mong Hoang
Coffee Shop
Mong Hoang Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dimond Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Norton Factory Studios
Art Gallery
Cohen Bray House
Museum
RingCentral Coliseum
Stadium
Oakland Arena
Stadium
Altarena Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Rhythmix Cultural Works
Theatre Arts
Peralta Hacienda Historical
Museum
Alameda Spite House
Attraction
Greek Theatre
Theatre Arts
Alameda Theatres
Cinema
Alameda Museum
Museum
Bowlero Alameda
Bowling Alley
Oakland Aviation Museum
Museum
Harrier
Attraction
Mustang P-51
Attraction
A-4 Skyhawk
Attraction
Ercoupe
Attraction
T-39 Business Jet
Attraction
Short Solent Mk. III Flying Boat
Attraction
A-3 Skywarrior
Attraction
A-7 Corsair
Attraction
Mig-15
Attraction
Cessna 0-2
Attraction
Glasair
Attraction
Little Saigon
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) D-
Burger King
Fast Food
El Senor Burrito
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Aloha Club
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Guadalajara Food Truck
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Golden Hours
Bar
China Joe Fast Food
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Reds Cookies
Sweets
Jingletown Jazz Room
Bar
Mi Grullense Taco Truck
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Donut Hole
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Bowtie Bar
Bar
Fitness (0) C-
Rainbow Recreation Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Brookdale Discovery Center
Community Centre
Brookdale Recreation Center
Community Centre
Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Speed Power Strength
Gym
Alameda Athletic Club
Gym
Manzanita Recreation Center
Community Centre
Sequoia Fitness
Gym
Youth UpRising
Community Centre
Relictree Fitness
Gym
Mastick Senior Center
Community Centre
FM Smith Recreation Center
Community Centre
City Fit
Gym
NAMASTE Yoga & Wellness
Gym
Fitness SF
Gym
Lakeside Garden Center
Community Centre
Lincoln Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center
Community Centre
Mariner Square Athletic Club
Gym
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) A+
Super Mercado Mi Tierra
Grocery Store
Cardenas Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Peña's Bakery II
Bakery
Island Market
Grocery Store
Churros Mexicanos
Bakery
Safeland Super Market
Grocery Store
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Pasteleria La Favorita
Bakery
El Charro Supermarket
Grocery Store
Los Mexicanos Panaderia
Bakery
Peña's Bakery
Bakery
FoodMaxx
Grocery Store
Nob Hill Foods
Grocery Store
Supermercado Mi Pueblo
Grocery Store
Crispian Bakery
Bakery
Baron's Meat & Poultry
Butcher
Feel Good Bakery
Bakery
Alameda Natural Grocery
Grocery Store
Saba Live Poultry
Butcher
Mi Tierra Super Mercado
Grocery Store
El Ranchito Market
Grocery Store
Dan's Fresh Produce
Grocery Store
Gazzail's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Farmer Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Fruitvale Plaza
Park
Fremont Municipal Pool
Park
Rainbow Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
César Chávez Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
César Chávez Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Courtland Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Fruitvale Bridge Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Coliseum Gardens Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Carter Gilmore Sports Complex (Greenman Field)
Park
Brookdale Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Maxwell Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Josie de la Cruz Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (1) A-
The Roll Up
Bicycle
WSS
Shoes
Poor Honey's Used Furniture
Furniture
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Larm's Building & Garden Supply
Home Improvement
Standard Plumbing Supply
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Bonanza
Home Improvement
Friends Market
Convenience Store
Blacksheep Barbershop
Hairdresser
Appaloosa
Clothing
Q's Clothing
Clothing
A1 TV
Electronics
Oakland Outlet
Clothing
Paris Wig & Beauty Supply
Beauty
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Gift Land
Gift Shop
Miky's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
New Ocean Food Mart
Convenience Store
Elvia's Bridal & Tuxedo
Clothing
Bay Clothing
Clothing
Reed Supply Co. (Appliances)
Electronics
Ana Maria's Hair Design
Hairdresser
Maria's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
RadioShack
Electronics
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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, 21.6% take public transportation in Melrose.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
International Boulevard & 46th Avenue
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 46th Avenue
Bus Stop
Bancroft Way & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 53rd Avenue
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 53rd Avenue
Bus Stop
46th Avenue & Bancroft Avenue
Bus Stop
Bancroft Avenue & 48th Avenue
Bus Stop
Bond Street & 47th Avenue
Bus Stop
High Street & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
High Street & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & High Street
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & High Street
Bus Stop
Foothill Boulevard & 48th Avenue
Bus Stop
50th Avenue & Foothill Boulevard
Bus Stop
Foothill Boulevard & 50th Avenue
Bus Stop
Fremont High School
Bus Stop
50th Avenue & Foothill Boulevard
Bus Stop
Fremont High School
Bus Stop
High Street & Foothill Boulevard
Bus Stop
Foothill Boulevard & High Street
Bus Stop
Foothill Boulevard & High Street
Bus Stop
High Street & Foothill Boulevard
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 57th Avenue
Bus Stop
50th Avenue & Melrose Avenue
Bus Stop
50th Avenue & Melrose Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.6% 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 Melrose is 146/100 - which is 4% 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

Melrose crime rates are 11,513 per 100k, which is 305% higher than California
Property Crime
9,323 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,190 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 C

The median income in Melrose is $52,017 - which is 18% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$52,017 F
Unemployment Rate
5.8% F
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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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Oakland Fire Station 18
Fire Station
La Clinica Fruitvale Village
Clinic
Oakland Fire Station 29
Fire Station
La Clinica
Clinic
La Clinica
Clinic
East Bay Family Dentistry
Dentist
Native American Health Center
Clinic
Oakland Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Fruitvale Healthcare Center
Clinic
Native American Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center
Clinic
Waters Edge Skilled Nursing Facility
Nursing Home
Oakland Fire Station 17
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
East Oakland Health Center
Clinic
Versailles Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Clinic
Alameda Medical Offices
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Sausal Creek Outpatient Clinic
Clinic
Alameda Police Department
Police
Alameda Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Eastmont Wellness
Clinic
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

Melrose home prices are $387,700 - which is 5% lower than California
Home Price
$387,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
7.5x (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 F

The Melrose graduation rate is 65% - which is 19% lower than California
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (2) A+
Bridges Academy
Melrose Leadership Academy
Oakland Charter Academy
Aspire Eres Academy
Aspire Eres Academy
Horace Mann Elementary
Ascend
Ascend
Global Family
Learning Without Limits
Learning Without Limits
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Greenleaf Elementary
St Elizabeth Elementary School
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Roots International Academy
East Oakland Leadership Academy
Community United Elementary
Oakland Charter Academy
Futures Elementary
Epic Charter
Epic Charter
Urban Promise Academy
Lazear Charter Academy
High Schools (0) A
Fremont High
Alternatives In Action
Alternatives In Action
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Arise High
Arise High
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Latitude 37.8 High
Oakland Charter High
Oakland Charter High
Patten Academy Of Christian Education
Oakland Unity High
Oakland Unity High
Spectrum Center
Opportunity Charter
Life Academy
Alameda High
Da Vinci Center For Gifted Children
Bret Harte Middle
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Community Day High
Lighthouse Community Charter High
Lps Oakland R & D Campus
Castlemont High
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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+)

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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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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fruitvale Plaza
      Fremont Municipal Pool
      Rainbow Recreation Center
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      César Chávez Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Norton Factory Studios
      Cohen Bray House
      RingCentral Coliseum
      Oakland Arena
      Altarena Playhouse
      Rhythmix Cultural Works
      Peralta Hacienda Historical
      Alameda Spite House

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      El Senor Burrito
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Aloha Club
      Popeyes
      Domino's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Melrose? Of all people who commute, 21.6% take public transportation in Melrose.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Melrose? The cost of living in Melrose is 146/100 - which is 4% higher than California.
      Melrose
      146

      46% 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 Melrose? Melrose crime rates are 11,513, which are 305% higher than California
      Total Crime
      11,513 per 100k people

      395% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      395% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Melrose? The median income in Melrose is $52,017 which is 18% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $52,0176% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,76820% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      25% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Melrose 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 Melrose home prices? Melrose home prices are $387,700 - which is 5% lower than California
      Median home value
      $387,700110% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,85796% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      55% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Melrose have good schools? The Melrose graduation rate is 65% - which is 19% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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