At a Glance
Median Income
$61,191
$34,752 per capita
Home Value
$255,400
Zillow: $318,316
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Oakwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakwood residents earn a median household income of $61,191 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,752. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,941 business establishments, including 377 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakwood is $255,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,316. Median rent is $1,269/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Oakwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,214/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Oakwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakwood has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population5,499
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,191
Per Capita$34,752
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$17,999M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,229
Housing
A
Home Value$255,400
Rent$1,269
Ownership37.1%
Zillow$318,316
Housing Units2,309
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,214/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,170/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,183 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Oakwood was founded in 1896.
The median home in Oakwood was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 377 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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