New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Oaklyn is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,934. Residents earn $81,514 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Oaklyn receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Oaklyn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oaklyn is $81,514, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Oaklyn is $245,000, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,166 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Oaklyn is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 149 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,590 per 100,000, 32% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Oaklyn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,514 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,638 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,010 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,389 |
| County GDP | $19,111M |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Healthcare | 828 |
| Retail | 887 |
| Manufacturing | 233 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.66% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
| Census Median | $245,000 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $334,371 |
| Median List Price | $304,950 |
| Median List Price | $304,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $199 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 115.2% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,166 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.66% |
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Total Violent | 149.4/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 74.7/100K |
| Assault | 74.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,589.6/100K |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 423.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,116.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9023°N, 75.0806°W |
| County FIPS | 34015 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,244/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Retail Stores | 887 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |