neighborhood overview
US Census identifier:
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
Census Tract 450603, Block Group 3
Census block groups are small geographic areas used by the US Census Bureau. Data in the Walkability Index is reported at the block group level.
Zip Codes:
94588
This is a list of zip codes that overlap this census block group. (Zip codes don't share boundaries with census units.)
Neighborhood population:
1,868
Neighborhood area:
0.2 square miles
# of households in neighborhood:
633

Selected amenities in this neighborhood:

• 7-Eleven (Convenience Store)
• All Star Sports (Sports Equipment & Clothing)
• Backstage Salon (Beauty Salon)
• Cazinha Portrait Design (Photo Lab/Development)
• Curry Leaves Bistro (Asian Restaurant)
• De la Torre's Trattoria (Italian Restaurant)
• Elite Cleaners (Dry Cleaner)
• Eva Garcia (Health Care Service)
• Glam Lab Beauty (Beauty Salon)
• Hair By Kay Lee (Hairdresser)
• Iron Horse Trail (Park)
• Lids Stoneridge 6152 (Specialty Clothing Shop)
• Purple Bay Jewels (Jewelry, Clocks & Watches)
• Superb Nails (Nail Salon)
• Tgels.com (Travel Agent)
• Top Ten Nails & Spa (Nail Salon)
• Val Vista Park (Park & Recreation Area)
• Valley Community Support Center (Health Care Service)
• Valley Mental Health Service (Health Care Service)

This a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.

It has a very good walkability score. In fact, it scores better than 78% of neighborhoods in the nation.

Walkability is negatively impacted because there isn't a good balance of both jobs and housing. A neighborhood with mostly residential properties will require people to drive to reach most amenities, while one that is predominately commercial will have a lower score simply because there aren't very many people living there.

There is an above average variety in the categories of jobs that are situated within this neighborhood. This means that there could be a mix of amenities, such as schools and shopping, within walking distance for residents.

The streets in this neighborhood are pretty accommodating to walkers, with a good density of intersections that pedestrians are able to safely cross.

Finally, this neighborhood has a very good score for the average walking distance to a public transit stop. That doesn't mean that the system overall is excellent, but it is an indication that at least some public transit is available to many people.

Walkability Index

16  / 20
Most walkable
The Walkability Index estimates how likely it is that a neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly. It is a composite number calculated from the four sub-indexes below.
Mix of Employment and Housing
10  / 20
Below average mix
This indicates whether a neighborhood has a mix of both housing and jobs. A high score means that services such as offices, retail, and health care will be close to where people live. A low scoring neighborhood is more homogeneous, and will contain mostly commercial buildings or housing, but not both.
Employment Diversity
15  / 20
Above average employment diversity
The Employment Diversity index focuses on the diversity of employers present in the neighborhood. A high score is given to neighborhoods that have a mix of different types of jobs. For example, a neighborhood with mostly industrial jobs will usually be less walkable that one that has jobs in many different sectors.
Pedestrian-oriented Intersections
14  / 20
Above average intersections
A pedestrian-oriented intersection is a 4-way intersection between lower speed roads and where pedestrians are permitted, while a car-oriented intersection is between higher speed roads where pedestrians are not permitted.
Distance to Nearest Transit
20  / 20
Most accessible public transit
This score is based on the minimum walkable distance between the center of the neighborhood and the nearest public transit stop of any type, such as bus stops and train stations. A high score will be given to neighborhoods where pedestrians can reach public transit with a short walk.

Neighborhood Density

Density refers to the number of housing units, people, and jobs per square mile. Higher density means a larger number per square mile. In general, this is associated with neighborhoods that are more walkable because amenities are closer together. Low density means fewer jobs, housing units, or people per square mile, and is less conducive to walking.

Housing Density 2,880 housing units per square mile
Population Density 8,499 people per square mile
Employment Density 814 jobs per square mile

Road network and commute

The Walkability Index does not have data on the presence of sidewalks. However, data on the type and speed of roads are available, as well as the nature of intersections, the presence of public transit, and the density of the road network. These are strong indicators about the walkability of a neighborhood. Other statistics, such as the number of cars that are owned by households, can signal whether a neighborhood is walkable or residents rely on their vehicles to get around.

Percentage of households with no cars
Households that own zero cars are notable because it means that those households get around by other means, such as walking, biking, public transit, and car sharing. A high value in this category may imply that the neighborhood is walkable and has good public transit, but it can also be an indicator of lower income.
1.6% of households
Percentage of households with one car
This is the percentage of total households that own one car.
15.6% of households
Percentage of households with two or more cars
This is the percentage of total households that own two or more cars.
82.8% of households
Pedestrian-friendly Intersections
Indicates the number of road intersections that can be navigated on foot or bike.
94 intersections per square mile
Car-only Intersection Density
These are intersections between roads that aren't accessible to pedestrians, such as highways.
0 intersections per square mile
Pedestrian-friendly road density
Pedestrian-only paths or pedestrian-accessible streets that allow vehicles up to 30 mph.
18 miles of road per square mile
Car and Pedestrian-Oriented road density
Pedestrian-accessible roads with speeds up to 54 mph.
3 miles of road per square mile
Car-only Road density
Controlled-access highways where pedestrians are not permitted.
2 miles of road per square mile
Total road density 23 miles of road per square mile
Distance from population center to nearest transit stop
This is measured as the walking distance from the center of the neighborhood to the nearest public transit stop of any type. Neighborhoods without public transit will not have a value listed.
0.1 miles
Proportion of employment within ½ mile of rail stop
If the neighborhood has access to light rail public transit - such as a subway or commuter rail system - this number is the percentage of jobs in the neighborhood that are commutable by rail.
0.0%
Frequency of rush hour public transit service per hour
This is the total number of scheduled public transit trips per hour that pass within 0.25 miles of the neighborhood during 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on weekdays. For example, if there is only one bus per hour in the neighborhood during rush hour, this value would be 1.
3.0 scheduled trips per hour

Neighborhood Employment

Employment numbers are a useful measure because they indicate the likelihood that households in the area will be able to walk, bike, or take public transit to their jobs. Even for people employed who don't work in the same neighborhood they live, the mix of nearby jobs can indicate whether amenities are accessible by foot. For example, a neighborhood with a high proportion of retail, office, and health care jobs is more likely to have shops and services that residents can walk to compared to a neighborhood with mostly industrial jobs.

Important notes: these are estimates collected by the US Census, so they aren't a reflection of current employment numbers or available job openings in the neighborhood. They also only describe employment strictly within the boundary of the neighborhood. This means that, for example, an adjoining neighborhood with a lot of retail jobs might have many shops you can walk to, even if you live in a neighborhood that doesn't.

Total Employment
This is an estimate of the total employment within the boundaries of the neighborhood.
179
Jobs within 45 minutes auto travel time
An estimate of the number of jobs in the surrounding region that are within a 45 minute commute by car from this neighborhood.
102,685
Jobs within 45-minute transit commute
An estimate of the number of jobs in the surrounding region that are within a 45 minute public transit commute of this neighborhood. For neighborhoods without any public transit, this number will be zero.
30,610
Retail jobs 59
Office jobs 0
Industrial jobs 7
Entertainment jobs 36
Education jobs 65
Health care jobs 5
Public administration jobs 0