At a Glance
Median Income
$49,622
$23,955 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $281,396
Median Rent
$1,220/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
18.7% smoking rate
How Oildale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oildale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oildale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oildale residents earn a median household income of $49,622 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,955. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oildale is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,396. Median rent is $1,220/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
12.3% of adults in Oildale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oildale has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population34,971
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density4,421/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$49,622
Per Capita$23,955
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A
Home Value$225,000
Rent$1,220
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$281,396
Housing Units13,886
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation528 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations129
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Oildale was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.