Oakland, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,043 Population 754/sq mi density
$59,904 Median Income $34,981 per capita
$247,100 Home Value $282,202 Zillow
$631 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,904 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$247,100 home value, $631/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakland, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,904
20% below
$34,981 per capita
Home Value
$247,100
12% below
Zillow: $282,202
Median Rent
$631/mo
46% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
387/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
88%
Rent
54%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.6% (56% 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 $282,202. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 387/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,043
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density754/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,904
Per Capita$34,981
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A
Home Value$247,100
Rent$631
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$282,202
Housing Units1,119
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property387/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,462 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute13 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakland was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.