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Temescal

California · Oakland · 8,795 residents · 0.593 sq mi
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The short version

Temescal is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,207,589. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Temescal; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,795
Population density
14,831 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,086
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$85,092
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,207,589
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,345
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.8%
75.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic44%(3,867)
Black18.8%(1,651)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,106)
Asian14.4%(1,269)
Other10.3%(902)
Diversity Score90.5%(7,963)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44%(3,867)
Black18.8%(1,651)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,106)
Asian14.4%(1,269)
Other10.3%(902)
Diversity Score90.5%(7,963)
Diversity Score
91
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
Female
54.4%
Foreign born
20.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temescal, Oakland, California?

Temescal, Oakland, California has about 8,795 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temescal, Oakland, California?

The typical household in Temescal, Oakland, California earns about $106,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Temescal, Oakland, California expensive?

In Temescal, Oakland, California, the median home is worth about $1,207,589, and the typical rent is about $2,345 a month.

How educated are people in Temescal, Oakland, California?

About 68.2% of adults age 25 and over in Temescal, Oakland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Temescal, Oakland, California?

About 11.3% of people in Temescal, 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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