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Piedmont Avenue

California · Oakland · 8,660 residents · 0.451 sq mi
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The short version

Piedmont Avenue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,451. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $911,301. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Piedmont Avenue; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,660
Population density
19,202 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,451
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$89,092
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$911,301
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,268
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.5%
70.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(5,050)
Black10.3%(890)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,153)
Asian9.4%(814)
Other8.7%(753)
Diversity Score76.9%(6,660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(5,050)
Black10.3%(890)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,153)
Asian9.4%(814)
Other8.7%(753)
Diversity Score76.9%(6,660)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
Female
54.9%
Foreign born
14.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California?

Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California has about 8,660 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California?

The typical household in Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California earns about $110,451 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California expensive?

In Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California, the median home is worth about $911,301, and the typical rent is about $2,268 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California?

About 75.1% of adults age 25 and over in Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California?

About 6.7% of people in Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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