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18 discussions from residents and visitors

miamimama2021

What to expect moving to Oakley?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,311 people. The median home value here is around $632,800, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $132,067, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say i...

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Joshua Taylor

Best restaurants in Oakley?

Curious what people think. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Madeline P.

Biggest downsides of living in Oakley?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 44,311, Oakley is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $632,800 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface...

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Brielle Martinez

Rent in Oakley getting crazy

First post here. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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miamimama2021

What's it really like living in Oakley?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 44,311 people. Median household income is $132,067, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs...

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sddude2020

Rent vs buy in Oakley -what makes sense?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Oakley sits at 118.6 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Proper...

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Isaiah

Couple moving to Oakley from out of state

Hi all, The median home value here is around $632,800, which is pretty steep. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Alice Wood

Affordable areas near Oakley?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Am I overthinking this? TIA!

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Madeline P.

How are the schools in Oakley?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $132,067 in Oakley. Crime rate is something to consider -Oakley sits at 118.6 per 100K. Homes are going for about $632,800 on average. Rent is about $2,031/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I...

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sddude2020

Why I chose Oakley over bigger cities

Hey folks, There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Theodore F.

Best neighborhoods in Oakley

Curious what people think. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Isaiah

How are the schools in Oakley?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,031 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhoo...

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Brooklyn Evans

Cheapest neighborhoods in Oakley?

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $2,031 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? TIA! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but...

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Genesis Wood

Oakley is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $632,800 on average. Rent is about $2,031/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Isaiah

Honest thoughts on life in Oakley

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Genesis Wood

Best industries in Oakley right now

So, You can expect to pay around $2,031 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 44,311, Oakley is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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Christian Cox

Unpopular opinion about Oakley

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 44,311, Oakley is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd ...

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