Shepherd Canyon, Oakland, MD
Shepherd Canyon — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Shepherd Canyon, 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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Shepherd Canyon Neighborhood Overview
Shepherd Canyon, Oakland
Shepherd Canyon is a neighborhood in Oakland, California, situated within the primary ZIP code 90033. The area presents a distinct housing market profile, characterized by a median home value of $632,200. The average home size is approximately 950 square feet, indicating a stock of relatively compact residences.
The neighborhood's tenure is overwhelmingly renter-occupied, with a rate of 80.3% and a corresponding homeownership rate of 19.7%. This is reflected in the median gross rent of $1,311 per month. Recent mortgage originations show a strong preference for conventional financing, with 148 conventional originations out of a total of 174 HMDA originations, alongside 23 FHA and 3 VA loans.
Shepherd Canyon is classified as a Main market tier. The provided household income figures show a notable range, with one metric at $92,445 and a Census median of $50,616, highlighting varied economic circumstances within the community. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 275 neighborhoods in Oakland.
Shepherd Canyon 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 Shepherd Canyon, Oakland
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Shepherd Canyon
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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
- 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