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Oakland, IL
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Oakland, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oakland residents earn a median household income of $49,571 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,746. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 603 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,395. Median rent is $509/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Oakland reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 482/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.