Oak Hills, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Oak Hills is a small city in California with a population of 8,246. Residents earn $98,424 per year, which is 31% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,246 Population 336/sq mi density
$98,424 Median Income $51,168 per capita
$475,500 Home Value
$2,102 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$98,424 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$475,500 home value, $2,102/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,424
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $475,500
69% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.1%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,102
81% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Oak Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,246
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 55%

Economy

A
Median Income$98,424
Per Capita$51,168
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Commute47 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$475,500
Rent$2,102
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain7.9 in/yr
Elevation3,797 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+88.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute47 min
Libraries258

Is Oak Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Oak Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Hills is $98,424, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Oak Hills among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oak Hills is $475,500, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,102 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Oak Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Oak Hills has a population of 8,246 with a density of 336 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55.4%), with 3.1% Hispanic, 1.3% Black.

Population

8,246
Total Population
336
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
24.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only69.1%
12% below US avg
Spanish30.9%
131% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Hills is $98,424, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Oak Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,424
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,168
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
IRS Avg AGI$97,528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)572,385
County GDP$1,002,965M

Business (County)

Restaurants24,882
Healthcare37,635
Retail29,130
Manufacturing10,448

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,469
199% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time47.1 min
Work from Home14.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Hills is $475,500, 69% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,102 (81% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$475,500
69% above US avg
Median List Price$699,495

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$699,495
$/Sq Ft$230
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory35

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,102
81% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,469
199% above US avg
Effective Rate2.20%
In Oak Hills, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oak Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.1%
Checkup Rate68.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities37,635

Crime Rates: Oak Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)817
FEMA Disasters1,001

Safety Score

Oak Hills has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 7.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall7.9 inches
79% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,797 ft (1,157 m)
Area24.5 sq mi (63.5 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates34.3899°N, 117.4031°W
County FIPS06037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 32.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.9%
D 64.8%

Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
46% below US avg
High School+88.5%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density336/sq mi
Total Area24.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries258
Healthcare Facilities37,635
Restaurants24,882
Retail Stores29,130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute47.1 min
Work from Home14.2%

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