West Oakland, Oakland, MD
West Oakland — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for West Oakland, 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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West Oakland Neighborhood Overview
West Oakland, California
West Oakland is a historically significant neighborhood in Oakland, California, characterized by a dynamic housing market. The area shows a stark contrast between current market data and broader census figures, with a reported median household income of $92,445, significantly higher than the census median of $50,616. The housing market is overwhelmingly renter-occupied, with a rate of 80.3% and a corresponding homeownership rate of just 19.7%. Renters face a median gross rent of $1,311 per month.
The for-sale market in West Oakland is active, with 174 total home loan originations in the most recent period. Conventional loans dominated this activity, accounting for 148 of these originations, while FHA loans made up 23 and VA loans totaled 3. The census median home value stands at $632,200, and the average home size is reported as 950 square feet, indicating a stock of relatively compact housing units. This combination of factors places West Oakland in the "Main" market tier, reflecting its core urban character within the city.
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West Oakland 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 West Oakland, Oakland
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for West 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
- 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