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Live Oak, California

City · Population 9,503 · #379 in California

About Live Oak

Set in the northwestern part of California, Live Oak is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 9,503.

Officially, Live Oak is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.12 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,046 residents per square mile.

What Makes Live Oak Unique

  • One of 5 places in the US named Live Oak — but the California one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northwestern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,503.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Live Oak

  • Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
  • Pizza Factory — pizza
  • Waffle Shop — breakfast
  • Betty's Authentic Mexican Restaurant — mexican
  • Live Oak Donut — donut
  • Mar Y Fuego — seafood

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Live Oak

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Live Oak

  • Encinal Elementary
  • Live Oak Alternative
  • Live Oak High
  • Live Oak Middle
  • Luther Elementary
  • Nuestro Elementary
  • Sutter Peak Charter Academy
  • Valley Oak Continuation High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)9,503
Rank in state#379 of 482
Land area3.12 sq mi
Density3,046/sq mi
Coordinates39.2788, -121.6624

🗺️ Map of Live Oak