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Living in Merritt Oakland

Merritt is the 10th most walkable neighborhood in Oakland with 2,723 residents.

Merritt has excellent public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: East Peralta, Adams Point, Clinton, Cleveland Heights, Ivy Hill, Downtown and Bella Vista.

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93 Walk Score of Merritt, Oakland, CA

Merritt is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Photo of Lake Merritt East 18th Street Overlook in Merritt, Oakland

Lake Merritt East 18th Street Overlook

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Lakeside Park

Daily errands do not require a car in Merritt Oakland.

Merritt is the 10th most walkable neighborhood in Oakland with a Walk Score of 93.

Find apartments in Oakland's most walkable neighborhoods: Downtown, Koreatown-Northgate and Fruitvale Station.

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Merritt Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Merritt to other Oakland neighborhoods.

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Population

8 Pill Hill 93 69 95 1,745
9 East Peralta 93 63 95 3,043
10 Merritt 93 73 96 2,723
11 Fairview Park 93 64 96 3,927
12 Shafter 93 63 86 3,433

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73 Transit Score of Merritt, Oakland, CA

Merritt has Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips. Find Merritt Oakland apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Merritt has excellent public transportation and about 5 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Merritt on public transit.

96 Bike Score of Merritt, Oakland, CA

Merritt is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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Photo of Lake Merritt Apartments in Merritt, Oakland

Lake Merritt Apartments

Photo of Athol Plaza Park in Merritt, Oakland

Athol Plaza Park

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Merritt Restaurant & Bakery

Photo of Lake Merritt East 18th Street Overlook in Merritt, Oakland

Lake Merritt East 18th Street Overlook

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Athol Plaza Tennis Courts

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Merritt Cleaners

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