Cox
Neighborhood in Oakland, California
Alameda County 94603
Turn-of-the-century homes with fences and eclectic styles
Most of the properties in Cox are early 20th-century homes. Residents live in small bungalows with basements or attached garages. Some homes feature touches of Craftsman, Queen Anne, or contemporary architecture, and many properties have recently been renovated or updated. Most home prices range from the $400,000s to about $650,000.An evolving neighborhood park and access to the Oakland Zoo
Verdese Carter Park occupies the southeast corner of Cox. Locals can find a basketball court, playground and community garden at the neighborhood park. An initiative to update the park with modernized facilities began in 2022, with plans to use $8 million in grant funding to improve the fitness and play areas, picnic areas and more. Elmhurst Park offers additional recreational space to the neighborhood’s west. Larger recreational areas are available on the city’s east side, including Anthony Chabot Regional Park, which provides more than 3,000 acres of space for biking, hiking, camping and horseback riding, 4 miles northeast. Residents are also less than 2 miles away from the Oakland Zoo, which offers exhibits with more than 850 different wildlife species. Multiple houses of worship are situated within and near the neighborhood.Educational opportunities in the Oakland Unified School District
Reach Academy, the community’s elementary school, and Elmhurst United Middle School are just south of the neighborhood. Both schools hold C-minus grades on Niche. Castlemont High School offers multiple programs for students to maximize their educational experience, including the Sustainable Urban Design Academy and Community Health Equity Academy. The school earns a C grade on Niche.A hop, skip and jump to Oakland’s best events
Cox’s residential focus means residents may have to travel west to central Oakland or San Francisco for nightlife and events, but options in the area are plentiful. Locals can see the Golden State Warriors at the Oakland Arena, visit the Fox Theater to see live music and comedy in a converted movie palace, enjoy drinks and varied food options at McGee’s Bar & Grill or see the latest films at the Alameda Theatre & Cineplex.Local travel with International Boulevard by car or bus
Cox connects to the greater Oakland area through CA-185/International Boulevard to the immediate west. Locals can reach downtown Oakland with a 9-mile trip north or San Francisco with a 20-mile trip west. Residents are 3 miles north of San Leandro Hospital. Flights arriving in the Bay Area land at Oakland International Airport, 3 miles south of Cox, and San Francisco International Airport, 30 miles southwest. Alameda-Contra Costa Transit bus stops are situated along the area’s major streets: International Boulevard, 90th Avenue, Bancroft Avenue and 98th Avenue.Corner stores, soul food and big-box retail close by
Residents can pick up everyday goods from Super Mercado Mi Tierra or MunchRite Market within the neighborhood, at nearby shops like Food King, Popular Market and Rowaid Market in neighboring communities, or at Foods Co. 2 miles southeast. More shopping choices nearby include Foodmaxx, Ross, Shoe Palace and Safeway. Casual dining choices nearby include Reina’s for Mexican-Salvadoran fare, Dixon’s for fried chicken, fish sandwiches and other soul food items, and McDonald’s and Carl’s Jr. locations. Cox is also home to MexiQ Catering, a kitchen blending traditional Mexican cuisine with American barbeque to create unique dishes.Important things to know
Properties in Cox and east Oakland communities as a whole have tested with higher concentrations of lead than other sections of the Bay Area, dating back to the area’s days as a hub for car battery manufacturing and other industries. Many properties in the neighborhood were built or renovated prior to the lead paint ban in 1978. Residents considering a home in the Cox area will want to ensure that any lead paint and materials have been removed from the property prior to moving in. Cox’s scores on the CAP Index predict slightly higher frequency of certain crimes such as robberies and motor vehicle theft than the national average, and residents have advocated for greater input from local government and the Oakland Police Department for safety near points such as Verdese Carter Park.
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Tre Lyerly
Photography Contributed By
Luke George
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Howard Kees
Howard Kees
Kees Realty, Inc.
(341) 766-0893
24 Total Sales
1 in Cox
$770,000 Price
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Erica Marr
Erica Marr
COMMUNITY REALTY & INVESTMENTS
(925) 320-3600
75 Total Sales
1 in Cox
$420,000 Price
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Cindy Chin
Cindy Chin
Cindy Chin Realty
(949) 822-9846
86 Total Sales
1 in Cox
$2,000,000 Price
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Kerri Naslund
Kerri Naslund
Responds QuicklyKw Advisors East Bay
(628) 250-4697
186 Total Sales
2 in Cox
$650K - $668K Price Range
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Kenneth Er
Kenneth Er
Responds Quickly(510) 901-4249
140 Total Sales
1 in Cox
$640,000 Price
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Daryll Canlas
Daryll Canlas
(650) 502-4905
102 Total Sales
1 in Cox
$560,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
McCartney Park
Elmhurst Park
Eula M. Brinson Park
- Playground
Verdese Carter Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
88th Avenue Mini Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center and Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cox | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cox Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cox, Oakland sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cox, Oakland over the last 12 months is $472,500, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$449,444
Median Sale Price
$472,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$465,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$749,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$426
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
480
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,180
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,286
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,314
Median Age
33
Population Density
29 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,823
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,365
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Iveywood
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Las Palmas
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