Oakland, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Passaic County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
12,700
Population
1,492/sq mi density
$162,862
Median Income
$64,120 per capita
$567,200
Home Value
$774,610 Zillow
$1,462
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
31
Violent Crime/100K
340 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$162,862 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$567,200 home value, $1,462/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0310°N, 74.2405°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Passaic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 99 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Oakland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.7").