Dimond

Welcome to Dimond

An American named Henderson Luelling planted the first cherry orchards, a German family named Rhoda owned the most land, but it was Hugh Dimond, a wealthy Irish businessman, who gave this Oakland district its name when he purchased land and settled there in 1867.

The gently rolling terrain, the views of the Oakland hills, the pleasant weather and the easy access to downtown via the trolleys drew many settlers, including many Germans, to the area once known as Upper Fruitvale. By the 1890s there were so many beer gardens along the streets of Fruitvale and MacArthur that the district could have passed for a town in Germany. Visitors from San Francisco came by ferry to pick cherries, drink beer in the summer sun and enjoy the hospitality of a number of resorts, including the fanciest of the bunch, the Hermitage, which boasted dancing girls and an authentic French chef.

Soon after the turn of the 19th century, the Dimond district was annexed to Oakland and the area grew exponentially. The beer gardens were either closed by prohibition or replaced by bakeries, feed stores, banks or other businesses. Every October the people of Dimond now pay tribute to this history with an Oaktoberfest that celebrates the Dimond beer gardens of times past.

These days, the Dimond district is on the upswing. Its local improvement association rallies to the motto "involvement builds community," and the friendly and well-organized community has attracted many businesses.

The residents of Dimond's real estate have also rallied to save its local post office branch, replace a derelict motel with a modern senior housing facility, and create an active litter patrol of volunteers, fueled by donations from Peet's and La Farine, that regularly scour the area.

Some of the local schools include Fruitvale Elementary, The Renaissance International School, Redwood Day, Sequoia Elementary, and Bret Harte Middle School. There is also a branch of the Oakland Library, and just east of the library is the beautiful Dimond Park, a lovely wooded grounds in the midst of urban excitement that plays host to a great community picnic every July and a recreational center with swimming, tennis and children's activities.

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Overview for Dimond, CA

2,878 people live in Dimond, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $51,176. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,878

Total Population

41 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$51,176

Average individual Income

Around Dimond, CA

There's plenty to do around Dimond, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

90

Very Walkable

Walking Score

50

Bikeable

Bike Score

56

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Yours Truly Cake Shop, Yama Kids Yoga, and SilKi Movements Studio.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Yours Truly Cake Shop page on Yelp	Dining	1.96 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Yama Kids Yoga page on Yelp Search 2631 Ashby Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.73 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SilKi Movements Studio page on Yelp Search 1035 22nd Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.97 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bfree Blading Academy page on Yelp	Active	2.78 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Strakl Martial Arts and Fitness page on Yelp	Active	4.88 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Oakland's Most Powerful page on Yelp Search 2002 Montana St on Google Maps	Active	0.46 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Oasis page on Yelp Search 730 29th St on Google Maps	Active	3.73 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mini Beauty Salon page on Yelp Search 1231-C 6th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.41 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Urbanskin page on Yelp Search 910 Country Club Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	4.97 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Makeup & Hair by Janny Zheng page on Yelp	Beauty	1.75 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Good Tattoo page on Yelp Search 201 3rd St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.32 miles	30 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mobile Dental Hygiene Group page on Yelp	Beauty	3.32 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kayla Thai page on Yelp Search 3111 Santa Clara Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.91 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Dimond, CA

Population Households Employment

Dimond has 1,172 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dimond do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,878 people call Dimond home. The population density is 37,430.323 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,878

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41

Median Age

47.5 / 52.5%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

1,172

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$51,176

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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