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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mosswood Park
      Grove Shafter Park
      Grove Shafter Park
      Grove Shafter Park
      Oak Glen Park
      Oak Park
      Glen Echo Park
      Ridgeway Plaza

      Entertainment

      The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment
      The Sound Room
      Birdland Jazzista Social Club
      Studio One Art Center
      Piedmont Theatre
      Warehouse 416
      The Moon
      Oakopolis

      Food & Drink

      Carl's Jr.
      Oakland Yard Wineshop & Junction
      Temescal Brewing
      Church's Chicken
      Umami Mart
      Umami Mart
      Eli's Mile High Club
      The Lodge

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mosswood? Of all people who commute, 44.7% take public transportation in Mosswood.
      Drive to Work
      25%

      48% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      45%

      39% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mosswood? The cost of living in Mosswood is 211/100 - which is 51% higher than California.
      Mosswood
      211

      111% 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 Mosswood? Mosswood crime rates are 13,841, which are 388% higher than California
      Total Crime
      13,841 per 100k people

      507% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      507% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      72%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mosswood? The median income in Mosswood is $88,010 which is 38% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $88,01059% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $55,83687% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      58% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mosswood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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 Mosswood home prices? Mosswood home prices are $973,300 - which is 138% higher than California
      Median home value
      $973,300427% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,70279% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Mosswood have good schools? The Mosswood graduation rate is 90% - which is 13% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% 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 Mosswood a good place to live? Mosswood has an overall rating of 79% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      2 total surveys

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