Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $474.03k
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    Undervalued
    $25k(2)
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    Appreciation
    0%(2)

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At a glance

Jingletown is ranked #95 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 2.0/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.6/5), at a median home price of $474.03k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $27,000. It ranks 93rd of 130 in Oakland for safety. The trade-offs are schools (1.8/5) and safety (2.1/5), though prices run about 51% below the Oakland median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Waterfront Bay Trail, Artist warehouse lofts, Industrial-arts vibe

Jingletown is a narrow slice between I-880 and the Oakland-Alameda Estuary, a mix of converted warehouses, early-1900s cottages, and newer live-work lofts. The interior streets, Kennedy, Derby, and Ford, run under tall palms, while Embarcadero curves along the waterfront past working boatyards and artist studios. Older Victorians sit cheek by jowl with brightly painted murals, and a handful of mid-rise condos now overlook the tidal canal. Art is the calling card. Dozens of studios open for the popular Open Studios weekend, and the Estuary Art Center runs gallery nights and metalworking classes year-round. The Bay Trail hugs the shoreline for jogs and sunset strolls, and the Jack London Aquatic Center is two blocks west for paddling launches. FoodMaxx, the International Boulevard taqueria strip, and Fruitvale BART are all a short walk, but grocery and cafe choices inside Jingletown itself stay limited. Freeway noise is constant on the northern edge, and on-street parking can feel insecure after dark. The atmosphere blends creative energy with gritty reality, a welder shaping sculpture beside a vacant lot, a new loft rising next to a century-old dairy building. The pull is affordable live-work space, water views, and a tight art community; the things to weigh are patchy curb appeal, warehouse truck traffic, and occasional encampments under the freeway viaducts.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.6

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    Public Spaces

    3.2

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    Curb Appeal

    2.9

Overall Amenities score: 3.3

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.
Jingletown ranks 95th of 130 for sunshine in Oakland, and it out-suns roughly a sixth of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 74° highs, and it gets about 22 inches of rain a year.
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95th of 130
Across the Bay Area
19th percentile
Rain per year
22 in
Warmest month
Sep 74° avg high
Summer day
56° → 71°F
Winter day
45° → 59°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
Think College Now PrimaryK-5
1.6/5
Garfield Elementary PrimaryK-5
0.9/5
International Community PrimaryK-5
1.3/5
United for Success Academy Middle6-8
1.9/5
LIFE Academy Middle6-12
2.8/5
Roosevelt Middle Middle6-8
2.1/5
Urban Promise Academy Middle6-8
1.8/5
Fremont High High9-12
1.1/5
Oakland High High9-12
2.8/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Jingletown FAQs10 answers

Is Jingletown a good place to live?

Jingletown ranks 95th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 2.0 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.6/5). The trade-offs are schools (1.8/5) and safety (2.1/5).

Is Jingletown safe?

Jingletown, Oakland scores 2.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 93rd of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.

What do homes in Jingletown cost?

The median home price in Jingletown, Oakland is $474.03k, compared with $974.22k for Oakland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $27,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Jingletown rising or falling?

The median home price in Jingletown, Oakland is down about 12.6% over the past 12 months, from $542.36k to $474.03k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Jingletown?

Schools serving Jingletown, Oakland include Think College Now (1.6/5), Garfield Elementary (0.9/5), International Community (1.3/5), United for Success Academy (1.9/5) and LIFE Academy (2.8/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Jingletown?

Jingletown, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 95th of 130 in Oakland. Summer days run 56° to 71°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.

Is Jingletown walkable to shops and restaurants?

Jingletown, Oakland scores 4.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 58th of 130 in Oakland.

What is Jingletown known for?

Jingletown, Oakland is associated with Waterfront Bay Trail, Artist warehouse lofts and Industrial-arts vibe. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.6/5).

How does Jingletown compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?

Jingletown ranks 95th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 93rd of 130 in Oakland for safety (2.1/5) and scores lowest on schools (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Crocker Highlands and Piedmont.

What are the downsides of living in Jingletown?

Jingletown, Oakland scores lowest on schools (1.8/5) and safety (2.1/5).

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Overall Score : 4.1
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