At a Glance
Median Income
$129,809
$65,291 per capita
Home Value
$595,200
Zillow: $743,957
Median Rent
$2,336/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
9.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakdale a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakdale residents earn a median household income of $129,809 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,291. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakdale is $595,200 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $743,957. Median rent is $2,336/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
49.9% of adults in Oakdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakdale has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population7,171
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density2,255/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,809
Per Capita$65,291
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$595,200
Rent$2,336
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$743,957
Housing Units3,001
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakdale was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.