Ralph Bunche, Oakland, CA
At a glance
Ralph Bunche is ranked #122 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 1.8/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5), at a median home price of $845.26k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $15,000. It ranks 113th of 130 in Oakland for safety. The trade-offs are schools (1.4/5) and safety (1.7/5), though prices run about 13% below the Oakland median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Ralph Bunche is a small West Oakland neighborhood named for Ralph Bunche High School, which honors the diplomat and political scientist who became the first Black Nobel Peace Prize laureate. It sits adjacent to Oak Center and near McClymonds and Acorn, a flat grid of older homes, some Victorian and early-bungalow stock, on blocks shaped by the same mid-century redevelopment and freeway construction that reworked much of West Oakland. Daily life runs on the nearby corridors and a car. The markets and quick-serve spots of San Pablo and Market cover the basics, West Oakland BART is within reach for a fast ride under the Bay, and the amenities of Old Oakland and Uptown are a short distance east. DeFremery Park and the other West Oakland green spaces sit a few blocks off, since parkland inside the immediate boundary is limited. Ralph Bunche is a quiet, central pocket whose identity comes from its school and its place among West Oakland's historic neighborhoods. The public record on this small area specifically is thin, so the picture leans on verified location and the shared character of the surrounding blocks. For buyers, the frame is the West Oakland one: central location and BART access set against the legacy of disinvestment, limited retail and parkland, and the safety concerns the area continues to address.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.7
Public Spaces2.5
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| West Oakland Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| McClymonds High | High | 9-12 |
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Ralph Bunche FAQs10 answers
Is Ralph Bunche a good place to live?
Ralph Bunche ranks 122nd of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 1.8 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5). The trade-offs are schools (1.4/5) and safety (1.7/5).
Is Ralph Bunche safe?
Ralph Bunche, Oakland scores 1.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 113th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.
What do homes in Ralph Bunche cost?
The median home price in Ralph Bunche, Oakland is $845.26k, compared with $974.22k for Oakland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $15,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Ralph Bunche rising or falling?
The median home price in Ralph Bunche, Oakland is down about 5.3% over the past 12 months, from $892.53k to $845.26k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Ralph Bunche?
Schools serving Ralph Bunche, Oakland include Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary (0.5/5), West Oakland Middle (1.8/5) and McClymonds High (2.0/5).
What is the weather like in Ralph Bunche?
Ralph Bunche, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 110th of 130 in Oakland. Summer days run 56° to 70°F and winter days 46° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is Ralph Bunche walkable to shops and restaurants?
Ralph Bunche, Oakland scores 4.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 99th of 130 in Oakland.
What is Ralph Bunche known for?
Ralph Bunche, Oakland is associated with School-named West Oakland, Near West Oakland BART and Historic flatland blocks. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5).
How does Ralph Bunche compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?
Ralph Bunche ranks 122nd of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 113th of 130 in Oakland for safety (1.7/5) and scores lowest on schools (1.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Crocker Highlands and Piedmont.
What are the downsides of living in Ralph Bunche?
Ralph Bunche, Oakland scores lowest on schools (1.4/5) and safety (1.7/5).
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