Median Income
$74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value
$160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.7%
10% higher than US avg
How Oakview Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,928
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$44,360
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.7%
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units780
Rent Burden7.7%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+1.7%
Is Oakview a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Oakview receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Oakview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Oakview is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Oakview is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.
Oakview has a population of 1,928 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).
Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.4% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.3% |
The median household income in Oakview is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $74,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,360 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |
The median home value in Oakview is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $160,000 |
| 43% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $604 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.4% |
| Housing Units | 780 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Oakview vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 440.9 sq mi (1,142.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |