Oakland, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Douglas County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,237 Population 1,695/sq mi density
$58,272 Median Income $25,699 per capita
$318,400 Home Value $404,567 Zillow
$1,185 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$58,272 median income, 13.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$318,400 home value, $1,185/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakland, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,272
22% below
$25,699 per capita
Home Value
$318,400
13% above
Zillow: $404,567
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
2% above
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
264% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°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
78%
Home Value
113%
Rent
102%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
364%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $58,272 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,699. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakland is $318,400 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,567. Median rent is $1,185/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

22.3% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakland has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,237
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,695/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,272
Per Capita$25,699
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038

Housing

B+
Home Value$318,400
Rent$1,185
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$404,567
Housing Units536
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation455 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Oakland was founded in 1878.
The median home in Oakland was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.