Oakland, CA - Lower Bottoms, Oakland, MD
Oakland, CA - Lower Bottoms — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Oakland, CA - Lower Bottoms, Oakland, Maryland. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) licensing database.
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Oakland, CA - Lower Bottoms Neighborhood Overview
Oakland, CA - Lower Bottoms
The Lower Bottoms is a neighborhood in West Oakland, California, situated within the primary ZIP code 94601. The area presents a distinct housing market dynamic, characterized by a median home value of $649,100 and a significant majority of residents being renters, with a renter-occupied rate of 66.1%. This is reflected in the homeownership rate of 33.9%, indicating a market where rental opportunities are more prevalent than homeownership.
Housing in the Lower Bottoms tends to be more compact, with an average home size of 1,075 square feet. The median gross rent is $1,596 per month, which stands in contrast to the median household income of $62,825. Despite its classification in the Luxury market tier, the neighborhood's income and rental figures suggest a complex and evolving local economy where housing costs are a central factor for residents.
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Oakland, CA - Lower Bottoms Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $649K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $63K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 33.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Luxury | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94601 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Oakland, CA - Lower Bottoms, Oakland
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) — 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
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18