Livability Score

61
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) A+
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Sweetheart Cafe
Coffee Shop
Saint Anna Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Alice Street Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Full House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Quickly
Coffee Shop
Royaltea
Coffee Shop
One Milk Tea
Coffee Shop
i Tea
Coffee Shop
Boba Binge
Coffee Shop
T4 Tea For U
Coffee Shop
Cafe 88
Coffee Shop
Graze and Gather
Coffee Shop
Cafe Gabriela
Coffee Shop
High XII
Coffee Shop
Kefa Coffee
Coffee Shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Eden Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Modern Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Alice Collective
Coffee Shop
Orbit Coffee and Kitchen
Coffee Shop
The Broadway Coffee
Coffee Shop
Uccello Coffee
Coffee Shop
Highwire Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Anula's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Friday Nights @ OMCA with Off the Grid
Attraction
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Oakland Museum of California
Museum
Joyce Gordon Gallery
Art Gallery
Complex Oakland
Nightclub
Burnt Oak Gallery
Art Gallery
James Moore Theater
Theatre Arts
SideQuest Gallery
Art Gallery
Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Que Rico
Nightclub
Camron-Stanford House
Museum
Oakland Art Gallery
Art Gallery
The Forum
Theatre Arts
Pro Arts Gallery
Art Gallery
Plank
Bowling Alley
Oakland Metro Opera House
Nightclub
Regal Cinemas 9 Jack London Square
Cinema
The Flight Deck
Art Gallery
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Laney College Art Center
Theatre Arts
Gondola Servizio
Attraction
Studios 11
Art Gallery
Yoshi's Oakland
Nightclub
Oakstop Gallery
Art Gallery
Pardee Home Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (2) A+
The Sweet Booth
Sweets
Lux Pub and Club
Bar
Original Pattern Brewing Company
Bar
Seawolf Public House
Bar
Buck Wild Brewery
Bar
Shadow Ultra Lounge
Bar
Colonial Donuts
Fast Food
Souzas Liquor
Alcohol
Sweetgreen
Fast Food
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales: Oakland Arbor
Bar
Mad Oak
Bar
Twelve Bar Lounge
Bar
Liege
Bar
The Kon-Tiki
Bar
Air Bar & Lounge
Bar
Tiger's Taproom
Bar
Fort Green
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Halftime Bar
Bar
North Beach Deli
Deli
Radio
Bar
Ratto's International Market and Deli
Deli
Parliament
Bar
Oakland United Beerworks
Bar
Urban Legend Winery Tasting Room
Bar
Fitness (3) A+
Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center
Community Centre
Lincoln Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Community Centre
The Salvation Army Oakland Chinatown Corps and Community Center
Community Centre
The Club at City Center
Gym
Ume Yoga
Gym
Lions Center for the Blind
Community Centre
East Bay Fencers Gym
Gym
City Fit
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Great Western Power Company
Gym
Lakeside Garden Center
Community Centre
Mohari
Gym
Department of Make Believe
Community Centre
Veterans Memorial Building Senior Center
Community Centre
St. Vincent De Paul Community Center
Community Centre
Pacific Strength
Gym
Mariner Square Athletic Club
Gym
God's Gym
Gym
Barefoot Movement
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
FM Smith Recreation Center
Community Centre
West Oakland Senior Center
Community Centre
de Fremery Recreation Center
Community Centre
Fitness SF
Gym
Groceries (30) A+
Tom's Bakery
Bakery
New Tin's Market
Grocery Store
Wonder Food Bakery
Bakery
Sun Yuen Hang
Grocery Store
Won Kee Supermarket
Grocery Store
LG Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hometown Grocery
Grocery Store
Sum Yee Pastry
Bakery
Pinnacle Wholesale Delivery
Grocery Store
Wellness
Health Food
Kam Land Bakery
Bakery
Good Luck Market
Grocery Store
New Sang Chong Market
Grocery Store
New Dic's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Garner City Market
Seafood
Wah Hang Market(2)
Grocery Store
D & K Market
Grocery Store
Sun Sing Pastry
Bakery
Cam Huong Bakery
Bakery
King of Grocery
Grocery Store
Anrol International
Health Food
Yet Sun Market
Grocery Store
Napoleon Super Bakery
Bakery
Tao Yuen Pastry
Bakery
A & B Seafood Inc.
Seafood
Parks (7) A+
Harrison Square
Park
Lincoln Square Park
Park
Wilma Chan Park
Park
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Park
Marina Lawn
Park
ZO POPOS
Park
Jefferson Square Playground
Park
Lafayette Square
Park
Peralta Park
Park
Lake Merritt Channel Park
Park
Ferry Green
Park
Preservation Park
Park
Snow Park
Park
Estuary Park
Park
Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park
Park
Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park
Park
Bohol Circle Immigrant Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Aesop's Playhouse
Playground
Flecto Carousel
Playground
Athol Plaza
Park
Dragon Slide
Playground
Anansi's Magic Web Ferris Wheel
Playground
Franklin Square
Park
Clocktower Slide
Playground
Shops (51) A+
Snack Shop
Convenience Store
David's Hair Design
Hairdresser
Chao's Rosewood Furniture
Furniture
Hair Image
Hairdresser
New World Fashion
Clothing
East Bay Antique Mall
Furniture
Gift Ichiban
Gift Shop
Great Wall Co
Convenience Store
Hua Hua Salon
Hairdresser
Elite Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Kim Thanh Jewelry
Fashion
Mei Wo Florist
Florist
Lucky Day
Convenience Store
Shoe House
Shoes
U & Me Wedding
Clothing
Hair to be you Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
SOHO Hair Salon
Hairdresser
18k 24k
Fashion
Vee Cosmetics
Beauty
Oakland Book Store
Books
Salon Avant
Hairdresser
Healthy Food Center
Convenience Store
One's Fashion
Clothing
The Hairliners
Hairdresser
CK Jewelry & Gift
Fashion
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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, 32.4% take public transportation in Chinatown.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
Harrison Street & 8th Street
Bus Stop
8th Street & Harrison Street
Bus Stop
7th Street & Harrison Street
Bus Stop
7th Street & Alice Street
Bus Stop
8th Street & Jackson Street
Bus Stop
11th Street & Harrison Street
Bus Stop
7th Street & Jackson Street
Bus Stop
Madison Street & 9th Street
Bus Stop
11th Street & Jackson Street
Bus Stop
11th Street & Franklin Street
Bus Stop
7th Street & Franklin Street
Bus Stop
12th Street & Harrison Street
Bus Stop
8th Street & Broadway
Bus Stop
8th Street & Oak Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 9th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 7th Street
Bus Stop
11th Street & Broadway
Bus Stop
Broadway & 9th Street
Bus Stop
Oak Street & 8th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 11th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 7th Street
Bus Stop
Lake Merritt
Transit Station
12th Street & Franklin Street
Bus Stop
Oak Street & 10th Street
Bus Stop
Lake Merritt BART
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
32.4% 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 Chinatown is 155/100 - which is 11% 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

Chinatown crime rates are 10,197 per 100k, which is 259% higher than California
Property Crime
8,257 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,940 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 F

The median income in Chinatown is $31,838 - which is 50% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$31,838 F
Unemployment Rate
6.4% 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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Asian Health Services
Clinic
Oakland Fire Station 12
Fire Station
New Oakland Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Asian Health Services
Clinic
Asian Health Services - Rolland & Kathryn Lowe Medical Center
Clinic
New Oakland Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oakland Dental Group
Dentist
CT Dental Group
Dentist
East Bay Vision Center
Doctor
Eye Care
Doctor
First Optical
Doctor
Oakland Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bradford Pharmacy
Pharmacy
BART Police Department
Police
Oakland Police Department
Police
Family Planning Specialists
Clinic
LifeLong Trust Health Center
Clinic
Satellite Healthcare
Clinic
Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
Family Dentists
Dentist
Western Dental
Dentist
Franklin Dental Care
Dentist
CityHealth Urgent Care
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 C

Chinatown home prices are $524,900 - which is 28% higher than California
Home Price
$524,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
16.5x (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 B

The Chinatown graduation rate is 56% - which is 30% lower than California
School Test Scores
65% C
High School Grad. Rates
56% F
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Lincoln Elementary
American Indian Public Charter
American Indian Public Charter
American Indian Public Charter Ii
Lighthouse Community Charter
American Indian Public Charter Ii
Starlite Child Development Center
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Oakland School For The Arts
Oakland School For The Arts
La Escuelita Elementary
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Mlk / Lafayette Elementary
Kipp Bridge Academy
Kipp Bridge Academy
West Oakland Middle
St Pauls Episcopal School
St Vincent'S Day Home
Alameda Unified Special Education
Westlake Middle
Franklin Elementary
Home And Hospital Program
Ruby Bridges Elementary
Cleveland Elementary
Vincent Academy
High Schools (1) A+
Lambo Academy International
Gateway To College At Laney College
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Lighthouse Community Charter High
Dewey Academy
Oakland School For The Arts
Oakland School For The Arts
Metwest High
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy
Street Academy (Alternative)
Ralph J. Bunche High
Home And Hospital Program
American Indian Public High
American Indian Public High
Mcclymonds High
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alameda Community Learning Center
Nea Community Learning Center
Nea Community Learning Center
Island High (Continuation)
Oakland High
Life Academy
Alameda Community Learning Center
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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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Harrison Square
      Lincoln Square Park
      Wilma Chan Park
      Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
      Marina Lawn
      ZO POPOS
      Jefferson Square Playground
      Lafayette Square

      Entertainment

      Friday Nights @ OMCA with Off the Grid
      Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
      Oakland Museum of California
      Joyce Gordon Gallery
      Complex Oakland
      Burnt Oak Gallery
      James Moore Theater
      SideQuest Gallery

      Food & Drink

      The Sweet Booth
      Lux Pub and Club
      Original Pattern Brewing Company
      Seawolf Public House
      Buck Wild Brewery
      Shadow Ultra Lounge
      Colonial Donuts
      Souzas Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chinatown? Of all people who commute, 32.4% take public transportation in Chinatown.
      Drive to Work
      37%

      36% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      32%

      27% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      18%

      15% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chinatown? The cost of living in Chinatown is 155/100 - which is 11% higher than California.
      Chinatown
      155

      55% 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 Chinatown? Chinatown crime rates are 10,197, which are 259% higher than California
      Total Crime
      10,197 per 100k people

      339% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      339% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Chinatown? The median income in Chinatown is $31,838 which is 50% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $31,83842% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,4168% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      38% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Chinatown 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

      C Housing

      What are Chinatown home prices? Chinatown home prices are $524,900 - which is 28% higher than California
      Median home value
      $524,900184% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19826% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      33% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Chinatown have good schools? The Chinatown graduation rate is 56% - which is 30% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      56%

      32% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      34% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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