$849,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,892 Sq Ft
1549 5th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Tom Hendershot Redfin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merritt a good place to live?
Merritt is a good place to live. Merritt is considered very walkable and a biker's paradise with good transit options. Merritt is an urban core neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Merritt has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 43.2 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $89,036 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 50.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Merritt are renters, with 93.8% of residents renting and 6.2% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Merritt can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Merritt neighborhood guide.
Is Merritt, CA a safe neighborhood?
Merritt, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Merritt?
The median home price in Merritt is $825,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $165,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.01%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,960 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $170K a year to afford the median home price in Merritt. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Merritt is $89K.
What are the best public schools in Merritt?
The best public schools that serve Merritt are:
- Edna Brewer Middle School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Metwest High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Oakland High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.4.
What are the best private schools in Merritt?
The best private schools that serve Merritt are:
- Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- St. Anthony School has a student teacher ratio of 23:1.
- St. Joseph School has a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Merritt, Oakland, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Merritt, Oakland, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Merritt, Oakland, CA are Peralta-Laney, Clinton, Cleveland Heights, Lakeside and Embarcadero.
Are home prices dropping in Merritt?
Yes, home prices in Merritt are down 10% in the last 12 months.
