At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$25,833 per capita
Home Value
$97,100
Zillow: $247,803
Median Rent
$714/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% 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
3.1 / 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 $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,833. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $97,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,803. Median rent is $714/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.6% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.
Data Overview
People
Population523
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$25,833
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,100
Rent$714
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$247,803
Housing Units228
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI25 (Good)
Elevation1,080 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Oakland was founded in 1884.
The median home in Oakland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.