Neighborhoods

Oakland is a city of vibrant, dynamic neighborhoods with a diverse populace. Small businesses are vital to Oakland’s neighborhoods and the local economy. A large portion of Oakland’s total retail activity is dispersed throughout the neighborhood commercial corridors.

Click here to learn about Commercial District Incentives services.

To view demographic information for 17 distinct commercial districts within Oakland, click here to download the 2009 Demographic Profile.

Downtown Oakland
Including City Center, Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Uptown, Chinatown, Jack London Square, Old Oakland, and Lake Merritt. More info.

North & South Hills
Including Montclair Village. More info.

San Antonio, Fruitvale and Lower Hills
Including Laurel, Fruitvale, East Lake, Dimond, and Lakeshore/Grand. More info.

East Oakland
Including International Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard. More info.

North Oakland
Including Rockridge, Piedmont Avenue, Golden Gate and Temescal. More info.

West Oakland
Including Jack London Gateway Plaza and the Oakland Army Base. More info.