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Glen Highlands, Oakland, CA

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3.9 /5
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Ranked 3rd /130 in Oakland, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.85M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $77k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -7%

At a glance

Glen Highlands is ranked #3 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.6/5, 2nd of 130 in Oakland) and public spaces (4.2/5), at a median home price of $1.85M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $77,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.8/5), with prices running about 90% above the Oakland median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Lake Temescal access, Wooded hillside serenity, Curving ridge-top roads

Glen Highlands occupies a narrow hillside wedge between Broadway Terrace and Thornhill Drive, starting just above Lake Temescal and climbing southeast toward Mountain Boulevard. Curving lanes like Florio, Tainui, and Glen Highlands Drive trace the slope, with homes perched on terraced lots under a canopy of redwoods and live oaks. The architecture is an eclectic mix, 1920s cottages and Storybook Tudors sharing the ridgeline with mid-century ranches and a handful of modern rebuilds, many angled for filtered bay or canyon views. Recreation sits right at the doorstep. The Temescal Regional Recreation Area and its swim beach border the northwest edge, and the North Oakland Sports Center and grassy picnic areas are a quick walk over the pedestrian bridge. Interior streets have intermittent sidewalks, but traffic is light, so residents often walk dogs or jog the quiet loops before dropping down to College Avenue or Montclair Village for groceries and coffee. Highway 13 and the Caldecott keep commutes simple without disturbing the calm. The feel is wooded and quietly upscale, yards well kept but not showy, retaining walls tidy, original architectural details intact on many facades. Evenings run to birdsong rather than car noise, yet Rockridge BART sits less than ten minutes away by car, which is the blend of seclusion and convenience that defines the place.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    1.8

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    Public Spaces

    4.2

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    Curb Appeal

    4

Overall Amenities score: 3.7

Neighborhood Weather

77%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 77% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Glen Highlands ranks 104th of 130 for sunshine in Oakland, and it out-suns roughly a sixth of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 76° highs, and it gets about 26 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
80°65°50°35°JFMAMJJASONDSep 76°
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Rank in Oakland
104th of 130
Across the Bay Area
17th percentile
Rain per year
26 in
Warmest month
Sep 76° avg high
Summer day
54° → 74°F
Winter day
43° → 57°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Thornhill Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.9/5
Montera Middle Middle6-8
3.4/5
Skyline High High9-12
3.3/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Is Glen Highlands a good place to live?

Glen Highlands ranks 3rd of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.6/5) and public spaces (4.2/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and a median home price of $1.85M against the Oakland median of $974.22k.

Is Glen Highlands safe?

Glen Highlands, Oakland scores 4.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.

What do homes in Glen Highlands cost?

The median home price in Glen Highlands, Oakland is $1.85M, compared with $974.22k for Oakland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $77,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Glen Highlands rising or falling?

The median home price in Glen Highlands, Oakland is up about 15.4% over the past 12 months, from $1.6M to $1.85M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Glen Highlands?

Schools serving Glen Highlands, Oakland include Thornhill Elementary (3.9/5), Montera Middle (3.4/5) and Skyline High (3.3/5).

What is the weather like in Glen Highlands?

Glen Highlands, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 104th of 130 in Oakland. Summer days run 54° to 74°F and winter days 43° to 57°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 26 inches a year.

Is Glen Highlands walkable to shops and restaurants?

Glen Highlands, Oakland scores 1.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.7 out of 5, 22nd of 130 in Oakland.

What is Glen Highlands known for?

Glen Highlands, Oakland is associated with Lake Temescal access, Wooded hillside serenity and Curving ridge-top roads. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.6/5) and public spaces (4.2/5).

How does Glen Highlands compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?

Glen Highlands ranks 3rd of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 2nd of 130 in Oakland for safety (4.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Upper Rockridge and Forestland.

What are the downsides of living in Glen Highlands?

Glen Highlands, Oakland scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). Its median home price of $1.85M runs about 90% above the Oakland median of $974.22k.

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Glen Highlands, Oakland, CA
Overall Score : 3.9
Glen Highlands occupies a narrow hillside wedge between Broadway Terrace and Tho... See Full Page

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