Merritt, Oakland, ME
Merritt — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Merritt, Oakland, Maine. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maine Real Estate Commission licensing database.
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Merritt Neighborhood Overview
Merritt, Oakland, California
Merritt is a neighborhood in Oakland, California, characterized by a predominantly renter-occupied housing market. With a homeownership rate of 19.7%, the vast majority—80.3%—of residents are renters. The housing stock here is relatively compact, with an average home size of 950 square feet. The median home value is reported at $632,200, reflecting the area's position in the California market.
The local mortgage market activity, with 174 total loan originations in a recent period, shows a strong preference for conventional financing, which accounted for 148 of those loans. Government-backed options like FHA loans made up 23 originations, while VA loans were minimal at just 3. This financial snapshot aligns with the neighborhood's classification as a "Main" market tier. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,311 per month, which stands in contrast to the reported median household income of $92,445.
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Merritt Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $632K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $51K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 19.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 80.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Main | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90033 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 174 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 3 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.7% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $798K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 148 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 23 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Merritt, Oakland
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Merritt
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maine Real Estate Commission — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18