Oakfield, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Genesee County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,683 Population 2,550/sq mi density
$65,833 Median Income $29,762 per capita
$131,200 Home Value $194,055 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,200 home value, $720/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakfield, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,833
12% below
$29,762 per capita
Home Value
$131,200
53% below
Zillow: $194,055
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Oakfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oakfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
47%
Rent
62%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oakfield residents earn a median household income of $65,833 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,762. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,510 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakfield is $131,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,055. Median rent is $720/month, with 22.9% 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 1938.

Education

22.1% of adults in Oakfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,683
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density2,550/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$29,762
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$3,487M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,200
Rent$720
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$194,055
Housing Units676
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation759 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.