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Moraga
  • Suburb of Oakland, CA
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Suburb
Oakland

Moraga

#1 in Best Places to Live in Contra Costa County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Moraga is a suburb of Oakland with a population of 16,750. Moraga is in Contra Costa County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Moraga offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Moraga there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Moraga and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Moraga are highly rated.
    About Moraga...
    Population
    16,750
    Suburb of
    Oakland
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,226,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,378
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Moraga Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      72.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      111.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      611.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      72.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      40%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Moraga

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $167,784
    National
    $69,021
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