At a Glance
Median Income
$97,369
$58,987 per capita
Home Value
$924,700
Zillow: $708,610
Median Rent
$1,917/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,925/100K
7,257/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
11.3% smoking rate
How Oakland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakland residents earn a median household income of $97,369 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,987. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $924,700 , 228% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $708,610. Median rent is $1,917/month, with 30.5% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Oakland reports 1,925 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 407% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,257/100K. The murder rate is 18.6/100K.
Education
47.9% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population438,072
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density7,828/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born27.1%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$97,369
Per Capita$58,987
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$924,700
Rent$1,917
Ownership41.7%
Zillow$708,610
Housing Units184,530
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,925/100K
Property7,257/100K
Murder18.6/100K
Assault1,158/100K
Burglary787/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking11.3%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain18.7 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations165
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Oakland was founded in 1852.
The median home in Oakland was built in 1953.
14.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
27.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.