At a Glance
Median Income
$68,424
$37,832 per capita
Home Value
$352,600
Zillow: $367,399
Median Rent
$1,645/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
14.7% smoking rate
How Oakland Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakland Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakland Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakland Park residents earn a median household income of $68,424 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,832. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland Park is $352,600 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,399. Median rent is $1,645/month, with 36.0% 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 1972.
Education
27.1% of adults in Oakland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland Park has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population44,015
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density5,869/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born35.1%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,424
Per Capita$37,832
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
B+
Home Value$352,600
Rent$1,645
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$367,399
Housing Units19,320
Rent Burden36.0%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries43
Did You Know?
Oakland Park was founded in 1800.
The median home in Oakland Park was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
35.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.