There are 17 independent living communities serving Oakland, California. This includes 15 communities in Oakland and 2 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in California range from $18 to $165, with an average expenditure running approximately $69. The per month cost averages around $2,062 and ranges between $542 and $4,950. Annually, the mean cost is about $24,750, which is greater than the US average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Oakland ranges from about $1,100 per month to $5,156 per month. The average cost is $2,283 per month, or around $27,390 yearly.
Located within Alameda County, Oakland is a major city in California. With 381,459 residents living within the city limits and 20,301,672 in the surrounding metro area, it is the 10th largest city in California. Those who are over the age of 55 make up approximately 23% of the community.
Oakland has an average SeniorScore™ of 66. The average housing price in the city is $325,500, which is lower than the state average of $451,500. Oakland also has a high unemployment rate of about 11.33%. The city's average household income is $55,000 ($33,000 per capita), versus an average of $52,000 for the state of California.
Oakland has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area gets optimal amounts of rain each year. Oakland has very poor air quality, better than average water quality ratings, and a very high crime rate in comparison to other American cities.