Oakville, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
9,233 Population 2,320/sq mi density
$89,330 Median Income $48,949 per capita
$253,500 Home Value $374,580 Zillow
$1,378 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$89,330 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,500 home value, $1,378/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakville, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,330
19% above
$48,949 per capita
Home Value
$253,500
10% below
Zillow: $374,580
Median Rent
$1,378/mo
18% above
34.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
16% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Oakville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oakville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
119%
Home Value
90%
Rent
118%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oakville residents earn a median household income of $89,330 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,949. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,526 business establishments, including 904 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakville is $253,500 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,580. Median rent is $1,378/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

30.1% of adults in Oakville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,233
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density2,320/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,330
Per Capita$48,949
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$33,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

A+
Home Value$253,500
Rent$1,378
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$374,580
Housing Units4,069
Rent Burden34.9%

Health

Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation425 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.7%
EV Stations12
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakville was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 904 restaurants in the area.