This area is also relatively safe with rankings of 1 to 3. This is the section of Oakland just south of Berkeley along College Avenue. For those who enjoy city living, San Francisco is the place to be. Our survey respondents who live there all highly recommend it. Advantages include being close to all of that culture, great public transportation and the entire city experience.
Prices vary by neighborhood ranging from very inexpensive to out of sight.
This is by no means an exclusive list of areas. Our MBAs live all over the Bay Area. There are many neighborhoods in Oakland other than Rockridge to choose from.