Oakley, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Oakley is a mid-size city in California with a population of 44,311. Residents earn $132,067 per year, which is 76% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
44,311 Population 2,792/sq mi density
$132,067 Median Income $43,879 per capita
$632,800 Home Value $658,403 Zillow
$2,031 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
116 Violent Crime/100K 1,207 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$132,067 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$632,800 home value, $2,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $132,067
76% higher than US avg
Home Value $632,800
124% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 116/100K
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.2%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,031
75% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

How Oakley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population44,311
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density2,792/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 49%

Economy

A+
Median Income$132,067
Per Capita$43,879
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$96,579M
Commute42 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$632,800
Rent$2,031
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$658,403

Crime

F
Violent116/100K
Property1,207/100K
Murder5.2/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary345/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+88.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 67%
Commute42 min
EV Stations15
Libraries33

Is Oakley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oakley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Oakley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oakley is $132,067, which is significantly higher than the national average — 76% above $75,149. This places Oakley among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oakley is $632,800, making it a premium housing market at 124% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,031 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Oakley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,207 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.

Education

23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Oakley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Oakley has a population of 44,311 with a density of 2,792 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (48.6%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 8.7% Black.

Population

44,311
Total Population
2,792
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
15.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Oakley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.5%
8% below US avg
Spanish27.5%
105% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Oakley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oakley is $132,067, which is 76% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Oakley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$132,067
76% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,879
Avg Weekly Wage$1,658
IRS Avg AGI$143,710

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)39,474
County GDP$96,579M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,228
Healthcare3,572
Retail2,390
Manufacturing495

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,976
214% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.9 min
Work from Home14.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Oakley is $632,800, 124% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,031 (75% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $658,403.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$632,800
124% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$658,403
Median List Price$650,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$650,000
$/Sq Ft$347
Homes Sold30
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops23.1%
Inventory52

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,031
75% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,259

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,976
214% above US avg
Effective Rate1.73%
In Oakley, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.4% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oakley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes10.0%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Checkup Rate69.2%
Premature Death5,577/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access97.6%
Healthcare Facilities3,572
Oakley has a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents, 70% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,207 per 100,000 (38% below US avg). The murder rate is 5.2 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Oakley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent115.8/100K
70% below US avg
Murder5.2/100K
18% below US avg
Rape5.2/100K
Robbery41.2/100K
Assault64.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,207.2/100K
38% below US avg
Burglary344.9/100K
Theft579.1/100K
Vehicle Theft283.1/100K
Arson7.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Oakley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.6 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²)
Population Density2,792/sq mi
Coordinates37.9961°N, 121.6936°W
County FIPS06013
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 38-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 29.4%
D 67.3%

Winner: Democrat by 38 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
31% below US avg
High School+88.5%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,792/sq mi
Total Area15.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations15
Alt Fuel Stations18
Public Libraries33
Healthcare Facilities3,572
Restaurants2,228
Retail Stores2,390

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.9 min
Work from Home14.6%

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