Florida · Metropolitan Area
Oakland is a small town in Florida with a population of 3,566. Residents earn $142,917 per year, which is 90% above the national average.
Based on current data, Oakland receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Oakland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oakland is $142,917, which is significantly higher than the national average — 90% above $75,149. This places Oakland among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Oakland is $487,900, making it a premium housing market at 73% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,279 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Oakland is below the national average at 218 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,927 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Oakland has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 85.3% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $142,917 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,941 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,021 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,874 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,822 |
| County GDP | $17,949M |
| Restaurants | 679 |
| Healthcare | 1,072 |
| Retail | 1,126 |
| Manufacturing | 196 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,605 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |
| Census Median | $487,900 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $559,858 |
| Median List Price | $1,275,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,275,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $283 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,279 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,293 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,605 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.15% |
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,159/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,072 |
| Total Violent | 218.1/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 36.4/100K |
| Assault | 181.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,926.6/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 508.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,417.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.6 inches |
| 41% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5521°N, 81.6367°W |
| County FIPS | 12069 |
Winner: Republican by 24.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,467/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,072 |
| Restaurants | 679 |
| Retail Stores | 1,126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |