Oakland, MD

Oakland, MD

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 $59,904 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,981. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakland is $247,100 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,125. Median rent is $631/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Oakland reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,278/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.8% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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