Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
Living in Lake Merritt
Bikeability92
Walkability90
Commute16
Public Transit88
Affordability100
Public Safety26
Airports82
Hospitals46
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4kPopulation+198 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
29%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian15%
Black12%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household29%
Householder living alone52%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$100kMedian Household Income+$40k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector64%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van53%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation21%
Walked7%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$712kMedian Home Value+$435k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$491 (2010–19)
18%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached3%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K23%
$1M to $1.49M21%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas43%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Merritt
United States45
California55
San Francisco Metro Area57
Alameda County66
Property Crime in Lake Merritt
United States48
California56
San Francisco Metro Area74
Alameda County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump15%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Merritt
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding5
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
St Pauls Episcopal School
0 miles, N
Starlite Child Development Center
0 miles, W
Lambo Academy International
1 miles, W
St Anthony Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
Lincoln University
1 miles, W
Samuel Merritt University
1 miles, NW
SAE Expression College
4 miles, NW
Holy Names University
4 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
1 miles, N
Highland Hospital
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
San Francisco International Airport
14 miles, SW
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
35 miles, SE
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
56 miles, E