Panoramic Hill / Hiller Highlands, Oakland

Is Panoramic Hill / Hiller Highlands a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
83

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe802
Medium406
Low1202
Other4943

161 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape55
Child involved108
Assault22
Other10

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve an unknown issue near Sacramento Avenue, (number withheld). Emergency units are using a French interpreter.Sacramento Ave, Richmond, CA 94804Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Sacramento Avenue in Richmond, involving unit (number withheld) and dispatched code 3.Sacramento Ave, Richmond, CA 94804Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency is reported near Austin Way and Shattuck Avenue, with possible location at 2201 Shattuck Avenue. Engine 2 and Medic 2 are responding.Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units dispatched to a medical emergency near Austin Way and Shattuck Avenue.Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CAMedical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a person appeared to faint and was unconscious but breathing near MacArthur Boulevard. Fire units were dispatched to the scene.MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel are responding code 3 for a possible unconscious person near MacArthur Boulevard and Casa San Bruno Avenue in Oakland.MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Pine Avenue and Webster Street in Berkeley, with Engine 3 and Medic 3 assigned and units instructed to stage.Pine Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious person who is breathing near MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland.MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a reported fall near 13th Street and Broadway in Oakland.13th St, Oakland, CA 94612Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical unit responded to a report of chest pain near 13th Street.13th St, Oakland, CA 94612Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price
$2,055,801
Average Rent
$5,418
Vacancy Rate
9.6%

Overview of Panoramic Hill / Hiller Highlands

This suburban Oakland neighborhood features mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, many built between 1970 and the present. It is known for its luxury homes and high owner occupancy.

Residents enjoy a wealthy, highly educated community with a strong presence of urban sophisticates and very low child poverty rates.

SuburbanLuxury HomesHigh Owner OccupancyLow Child Poverty

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate9.6%

Housing market and real estate character

Panoramic Hill / Hiller Highlands offers mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, with a notable share of row houses and attached homes.

Owner OccupiedMajority
Row Houses & Attached Homes25.2%
Housing Age (1970-1999)Majority

What buyers will notice right away

High concentration of well-maintained luxury homes and row houses.
Some homes are seasonally vacant, possibly due to vacation or college use.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood is home to wealthy, highly educated residents with refined cultural tastes and a high rate of working from home.

High owner occupancy supports neighborhood stability.
Strong presence of urban sophisticates and active retirees.
Urban Sophisticates — Residents with refined tastes in arts and culture.
Executives & Professionals — Over 80% employed in executive, management, and professional roles.
College Educated85.6%
Work From Home39.8%
Child Poverty Rate0.0%

Demographics

College Educated85.6%
Executive/Professional Share80.9%
Income LevelAmong top 15% wealthiest
Foreign Born23.1%
Top Languages["English","Persian","Spanish","Chinese","Languages of India"]
Top Ancestries["Asian","German","English","Irish","French","Iranian","Swiss"]

Commute

Many residents work from home, with others commuting mostly by car or carpooling, and short commute times are common.

Panoramic Hill / Hiller Highlands supports a high work-from-home lifestyle and convenient commutes.

Work From Home Leader — Among the highest rates of remote work nationally.
Car-Dependent — Most residents drive alone or carpool for commutes.
Work From Home39.8%
Drive Alone37.6%
Carpool9.5%
Walk to Work6.0%

Homes for sale near 94705

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$1,599,000
4 bd | 4 ba | 3,395 sqft
6975 Charing Cross Rd
Berkeley, CA, 94705
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$1,450,000
7 bd | 6 ba | 4,593 sqft
2811-2815 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA, 94705
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$350,000
4 bd | 3 ba | 1,841 sqft
94705 Duck Lake Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
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$1,995,000
5 bd | 4 ba | 3,050 sqft
6874 Buckingham Blvd
Berkeley, CA, 94705
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price?

The median home price is $2,055,801, higher than 90.8% of California neighborhoods.

How common is working from home?

39.8% of residents work from home, higher than 99.0% of US neighborhoods.

What is the child poverty rate?

The child poverty rate is 0.0%, lower than 100% of US neighborhoods.

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