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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Rockridge Park
      Hardy Park & Dog Park
      Hardy Playground
      Hardy Play Equipment
      Colby Park
      Ayala Park
      Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt
      Chabot Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Thelma Harris Art Gallery
      Bosko's Gallery
      College Avenue Galleries
      Studio One Art Center
      Elmwood Theatre
      Amphitheater
      Whosabird
      Moss Gallery

      Food & Drink

      The Rockridge Improvement Club
      See's Candies
      Eddie's Liquor Video
      Redfield
      George & Walt's
      Beer Baron
      Boba Guys
      The Golden Squirrel

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Rockridge? Of all people who commute, 36.9% take public transportation in Rockridge.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      46% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      37%

      32% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rockridge? The cost of living in Rockridge is 264/100 - which is 90% higher than California.
      Rockridge
      264

      164% 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 Rockridge? Rockridge crime rates are 5,503, which are 94% higher than California
      Total Crime
      5,503 per 100k people

      141% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      141% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      72%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Rockridge? The median income in Rockridge is $192,072 which is 201% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $192,072247% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $93,595214% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Rockridge 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 Rockridge home prices? Rockridge home prices are $1,403,250 - which is 243% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,403,250660% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,206132% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Rockridge have good schools? The Rockridge graduation rate is 98% - which is 23% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      11% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Rockridge a good place to live? Rockridge has an overall rating of 97% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      97%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      97%

      1 total surveys

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