Maryland
Oakland is a small town in Maryland with a population of 2,043. Residents earn $59,904 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oakland receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Oakland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oakland is $59,904, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Oakland is $247,100, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Oakland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,201 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Oakland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches, including 104.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,904 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,981 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,304 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,168 |
| County GDP | $1,790M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,909 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 12.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $247,100 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,125 |
| Census Median Rent | $631 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,909 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Total Violent | 52.2/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 52.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,201.0/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,201.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 104.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,462 ft (750 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4171°N, 79.4024°W |
| County FIPS | 24023 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 12.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |