At a Glance
Median Income
$89,240
$40,074 per capita
Home Value
$297,300
Zillow: $352,101
Median Rent
$1,815/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.2% 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+
3.5 / 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 $89,240 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,074. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $297,300 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,101. Median rent is $1,815/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Oakland reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 517/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,544
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,240
Per Capita$40,074
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
A+
Home Value$297,300
Rent$1,815
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$352,101
Housing Units3,533
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property517/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation372 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakland was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.