Jacob M. living Jun 8, 2025

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 23.5%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Oildale sits at 456.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $225,000, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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