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Saranap
  • Suburb of Oakland, CA
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Suburb
Oakland

Saranap

#11 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Contra Costa County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Saranap is a suburb of Oakland with a population of 6,148. Saranap is in Contra Costa County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Saranap offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Saranap there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Saranap and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Saranap are highly rated.
    About Saranap...
    Population
    6,148
    Suburb of
    Oakland
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,082,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,351
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Saranap

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $129,063
    National
    $69,021
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