Oakdale, CA

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.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
23,155 Population 3,717/sq mi density
$86,478 Median Income $36,849 per capita
$432,800 Home Value $549,637 Zillow
$1,471 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
199 Violent Crime/100K 3,797 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$86,478 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$432,800 home value, $1,471/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K (48% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,478
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $432,800
54% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 199/100K
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,471
26% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

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

People

Population23,155
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density3,717/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 66%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,478
Per Capita$36,849
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Commute36 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$432,800
Rent$1,471
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$549,637

Crime

F
Violent199/100K
Property3,797/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault120/100K
Burglary841/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Elevation155 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+84.8%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute36 min
EV Stations10
Libraries13

Is Oakdale a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Oakdale has a population of 23,155 with a density of 3,717 people per square mile. The median age is 35.1 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (66%), with 4.1% Hispanic.

Population

23,155
Total Population
3,717
People / sq mi
35.1yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
6.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Oakdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.5%
3% above US avg
Spanish19.5%
46% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Oakdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oakdale is $86,478, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Oakdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,478
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,849
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$57,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,584
County GDP$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare479
Retail547
Manufacturing116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.3 min
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Oakdale is $432,800, 54% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,471 (26% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $549,637.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$432,800
54% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$549,637
Median List Price$550,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$550,000
$/Sq Ft$293
Homes Sold19
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops25.5%
Inventory47

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,471
26% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,387

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-Occupied63.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Rate1.07%
In Oakdale, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.4% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oakdale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities479
Oakdale has a violent crime rate of 199 per 100,000 residents, 48% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,797 per 100,000 (94% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent198.6/100K
48% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape27.7/100K
Robbery50.8/100K
Assault120.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,796.6/100K
94% above US avg
Burglary840.6/100K
Theft2,517.2/100K
Vehicle Theft438.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Oakdale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.3 inches
68% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation155 ft (47 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density3,717/sq mi
Coordinates37.7617°N, 120.8464°W
County FIPS06047
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
36% below US avg
High School+84.8%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,717/sq mi
Total Area6.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations10
Alt Fuel Stations12
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities479
Restaurants403
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.3 min
Work from Home4.4%

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