Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA Area Guide

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Upper Laurel Area Facts

  • Upper Laurel has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Upper Laurel crime rates are 26% lower than the Oakland average
  • Cost of living in Upper Laurel is 12% lower than the Oakland average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Allendale Recreation Center
      Allendale Park
      Peralta Creek Park
      Redwood Heights Recreation Center
      Avenue Terrance Park
      McCrea Park
      McCrea Memorial Park
      Maxwell Park

      Entertainment

      Greek Theatre
      Mary E. Wilson Auditorium
      Peralta Hacienda Historical
      Woodminster Amphitheatre
      Chabot Space and Science Center
      Chabot Space & Science Center Amphitheater
      Tien MegaDome Theater
      Cohen Bray House

      Food & Drink

      Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
      Domino's
      Degrees Plato Bottle Shop
      Degrees Plato Bottle Shop
      Taco Bell
      donut savant
      Sushi GoGo
      Lincoln Square Liquors

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Upper Laurel? Of all people who commute, 15.9% take public transportation in Upper Laurel.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Upper Laurel? The cost of living in Upper Laurel is 159/100 - which is 14% higher than California.
      Upper Laurel
      159

      59% 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 Upper Laurel? Upper Laurel crime rates are 10,180, which are 259% higher than California
      Total Crime
      10,180 per 100k people

      346% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      346% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      72%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Upper Laurel? The median income in Upper Laurel is $72,640 which is 14% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $72,64031% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,41625% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Upper Laurel 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

      D Housing

      What are Upper Laurel home prices? Upper Laurel home prices are $536,125 - which is 31% higher than California
      Median home value
      $536,125190% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49958% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      30% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Upper Laurel have good schools? The Upper Laurel graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      56% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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