At a Glance
Median Income
$46,939
$33,927 per capita
Home Value
$134,700
Zillow: $200,737
Median Rent
$764/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
916/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Oak Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Harbor a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Harbor residents earn a median household income of $46,939 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,927. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,226 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Harbor is $134,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,737. Median rent is $764/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Oak Harbor reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 916/100K. The murder rate is 36.7/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Oak Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Harbor has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,555
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,607/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,939
Per Capita$33,927
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,597M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent$764
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$200,737
Housing Units1,258
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property916/100K
Murder36.7/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary73/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,724/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation574 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Harbor was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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