Oak Valley, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Oak Valley is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,374. Residents earn $90,563 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,374 Population 6,249/sq mi density
$90,563 Median Income $32,402 per capita
$226,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$90,563 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,000 home value
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,563
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $226,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.4%
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.1%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,374
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density6,249/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 76%

Economy

A
Median Income$90,563
Per Capita$32,402
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$19,111M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation86 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+91.9%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Libraries16

Is Oak Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Oak Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Valley is $90,563, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oak Valley is $226,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Oak Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Oak Valley has a population of 4,374 with a density of 6,249 people per square mile. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.9%), with 16.8% Black.

Population

4,374
Total Population
6,249
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Valley is $90,563, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Oak Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,563
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,402
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$90,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.1%
2% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,389
County GDP$19,111M

Business (County)

Restaurants585
Healthcare828
Retail887
Manufacturing233

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Valley is $226,000, 20% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$226,000
20% below US avg
Median List Price$299,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$299,950
$/Sq Ft$226
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio101.4%
Price Drops42.9%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Rate3.97%
In Oak Valley, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities828

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39

Safety Score

Oak Valley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall23.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation86 ft (26 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density6,249/sq mi
Coordinates39.8063°N, 75.1588°W
County FIPS34015
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 47.8%

Winner: Republican by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
45% below US avg
High School+91.9%
School Test Score6.24
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,249/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities828
Restaurants585
Retail Stores887

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Work from Home12.7%

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