Oakland lies along the east bay with a water-front view from downtown. Single-family detached homes are the most common housing offered, accounting for over 42% of the city's housing units. Oakland is a mixture of owner-occupied and rental housing, which is common for highly populated dense cities.

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Although Oakland real estate has appreciated greatly over the past decade, housing prices have leveled off showing less than 2% appreciation over the past year. Oakland is a hub for commuters into San Francisco with the East Bay Bridge laying at its entry.