At a Glance
Median Income
$142,917
$58,941 per capita
Home Value
$487,900
Zillow: $568,862
Median Rent
$2,279/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
10.2% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakland residents earn a median household income of $142,917 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,941. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $487,900 , 73% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $568,862. Median rent is $2,279/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
42.2% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,566
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,467/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,917
Per Capita$58,941
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$487,900
Rent$2,279
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$568,862
Housing Units1,283
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation118 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakland was built in 2005.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.