At a Glance
Median Income
$162,862
$64,120 per capita
Home Value
$567,200
Zillow: $774,610
Median Rent
$1,462/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
8.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 $162,862 , which is 117% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,120. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,191 business establishments, including 1,085 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $567,200 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $774,610. Median rent is $1,462/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Oakland reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 340/100K.
Education
54.4% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population12,700
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$162,862
Per Capita$64,120
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$29,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,224
Housing
A+
Home Value$567,200
Rent$1,462
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$774,610
Housing Units4,705
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent31/100K
Property340/100K
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation240 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakland was built in 1960.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,085 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.