Oakland, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,619 Population 2,698/sq mi density
$118,438 Median Income $55,094 per capita
$381,900 Home Value $463,772 Zillow
$2,063 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$118,438 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$381,900 home value, $2,063/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakland, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$118,438
58% above
$55,094 per capita
Home Value
$381,900
35% above
Zillow: $463,772
Median Rent
$2,063/mo
77% above
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%
72% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
15% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°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
158%
Home Value
135%
Rent
177%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 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 $118,438 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,094. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakland is $381,900 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,772. Median rent is $2,063/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

58.1% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakland has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,619
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density2,698/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$118,438
Per Capita$55,094
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$381,900
Rent$2,063
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$463,772
Housing Units662
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation623 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.7%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakland was built in 1957.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (12 miles).
16.3% of the population has a disability.