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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 72.5% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 27.5% |
| 105% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $132,067 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,879 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,658 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $143,710 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 39,474 |
| County GDP | $96,579M |
| Restaurants | 2,228 |
| Healthcare | 3,572 |
| Retail | 2,390 |
| Manufacturing | 495 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,976 |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.73% |
| Commute Time | 41.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Census Median | $632,800 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $658,403 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $347 |
| Homes Sold | 30 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 52 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,031 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,259 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,976 |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.73% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,577/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,572 |
| Total Violent | 115.8/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 5.2/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rape | 5.2/100K |
| Robbery | 41.2/100K |
| Assault | 64.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,207.2/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 344.9/100K |
| Theft | 579.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 283.1/100K |
| Arson | 7.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.6 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9961°N, 121.6936°W |
| County FIPS | 06013 |
Winner: Democrat by 38 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,792/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 15 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 18 |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,572 |
| Restaurants | 2,228 |
| Retail Stores | 2,390 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Avg Commute | 41.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |