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Oakdale, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Oakdale, CA
At a Glance
How Oakdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oakdale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oakdale residents earn a median household income of $86,478 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,849. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakdale is $432,800 , 54% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $549,637. Median rent is $1,471/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Oakdale reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,230/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Oakdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakdale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.