At a Glance
Median Income
$158,968
$72,372 per capita
Home Value
$350,100
Zillow: $152,260
Median Rent
$1,320/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
1,934/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.1%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakwood residents earn a median household income of $158,968 , which is 112% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,372. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakwood is $350,100 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,260. Median rent is $1,320/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Oakwood reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,934/100K.
Education
75.1% of adults in Oakwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakwood has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,480
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density4,309/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,968
Per Capita$72,372
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$350,100
Rent$1,320
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$152,260
Housing Units3,864
Rent Burden20.7%
Crime
F
Violent95/100K
Property1,934/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation981 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.1%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+41.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Oakwood was founded in 1908.
The median home in Oakwood was built in 1938.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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