Why Live in Hoover-Foster
Hoover-Foster is a small, primarily residential neighborhood just north of Downtown Oakland and close to the San Francisco Bay. The area features older, two-story single-family homes, along with multifamily triplex and duplex options, predominantly in the American four square architectural style. Home prices range from $400,000 to $1,300,000, with properties dating back to the early 1900s and some new constructions as recent as 2023. Homes typically range from 1,200 to 1,600 square feet and sit on small lots between 3,700 and 7,300 square feet, often adorned with bright flowers and greenery. The neighborhood has about 830 homes, and properties sell quickly, averaging just 28 days on the market. Students in Hoover-Foster can attend Oakland Technical High School, which has a high rating and offers various academic pathways and advanced placement courses. Local points of interest include Lafayette Square, featuring playground equipment and murals, and Durant Mini Park, which offers picnic areas, a community garden, and an amphitheater. For groceries, residents can visit Sprouts Farmers Market, or dine at Javi’s Cooking for authentic Argentine empanadas. Nearby attractions include Children’s Fairyland U.S.A., an amusement park on the shores of Lake Merritt. The neighborhood provides convenient access to the MacArthur BART station and Interstate 980, facilitating easy commutes through Downtown Oakland and across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoover-Foster a good place to live?
Hoover-Foster is a good place to live. Hoover-Foster is considered fairly walkable and a biker's paradise with good transit options. Hoover-Foster has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 27.4 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $110,448 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 45.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Hoover-Foster are renters, with 79.3% of residents renting and 20.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hoover-Foster can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hoover-Foster neighborhood guide.
Is Hoover-Foster, CA a safe neighborhood?
Hoover-Foster, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hoover-Foster?
The median home price in Hoover-Foster is $1,000,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $200,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,180 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $222K a year to afford the median home price in Hoover-Foster. The average household income in Hoover-Foster is $110K.
What are the best public schools in Hoover-Foster?
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Home Trends in Hoover-Foster, CA
On average, homes in Hoover-Foster, Oakland sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hoover-Foster, Oakland over the last 12 months is $1,025,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,025,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,049,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,025,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$690,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$410
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median List Price
$1,000,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%