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Oakland, California real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Oakland, CA (Alameda County) — Census median home value $924,700, county listing prices down about 1.9% over the past year.
Oakland, CA is in Alameda County, California — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 438,072, with a median household income of $97,369. Census data puts Oakland's median home value at $924,700.
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At a glance
Oakland market snapshot
Population
438,072
Median Household Income
$97,369
Median Home Value (city)
$924,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,917/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Oakland's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $924,700.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA shows a -1.9% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Alameda County's own annual index shows a -1.91% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Oakland has an estimated population of 438,072 and a median household income of $97,369, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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What are home values like in Oakland, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Oakland's median home value at $924,700.
What is the population of Oakland, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Oakland's population at approximately 438,072.
What's the median rent in Oakland, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Oakland at approximately $1,917 per month.
What is the median household income in Oakland, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Oakland at approximately $97,369.
Is the Oakland housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA shows a -1.9% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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