At a Glance
Median Income
$93,120
$47,480 per capita
Home Value
$305,100
Zillow: $414,503
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
1,728/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
11.6% smoking rate
How Oak Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Creek residents earn a median household income of $93,120 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,480. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 29,416 business establishments, including 2,218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Creek is $305,100 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,503. Median rent is $1,397/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Oak Creek reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,728/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Oak Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Creek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population36,473
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,282/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,120
Per Capita$47,480
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$78,804M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,330
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,100
Rent$1,397
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$414,503
Housing Units15,666
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent149/100K
Property1,728/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary72/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,226/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation663 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Creek was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 2,218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.