California · Metropolitan Area
Oakdale is a small city in California with a population of 23,155. Residents earn $86,478 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Oakdale receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Oakdale has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Oakdale is $86,478, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Oakdale is $432,800, making it a premium housing market at 54% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,471 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Oakdale is below the national average at 199 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,797 per 100,000, 94% above the national average.
21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Oakdale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 80.5% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.5% |
| 46% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,478 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,849 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,057 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,281 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,584 |
| County GDP | $13,282M |
| Restaurants | 403 |
| Healthcare | 479 |
| Retail | 547 |
| Manufacturing | 116 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,616 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.07% |
| Commute Time | 36.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $432,800 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $549,637 |
| Median List Price | $550,000 |
| Median List Price | $550,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $293 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 25.5% |
| Inventory | 47 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,471 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,387 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,616 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.07% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,849/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 479 |
| Total Violent | 198.6/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.7/100K |
| Robbery | 50.8/100K |
| Assault | 120.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,796.6/100K |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 840.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,517.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 438.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 62 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.3 inches |
| 68% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 155 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7617°N, 120.8464°W |
| County FIPS | 06047 |
Winner: Republican by 4.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.4% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,717/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 479 |
| Restaurants | 403 |
| Retail Stores | 547 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 62 |
| Avg Commute | 36.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |