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Oka, QC
Quebec · Montreal Metro
Oka is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,968. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
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How Oka Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
ACrime
C+Climate
Education
CCommunity
Is Oka a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Oka receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Oka offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Oka is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Oka is $376,000, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Oka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 14.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Oka vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Oka vs U.S. Average
Income: Oka vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $86,000 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,120 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $964 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 123 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $376,000 |
| 33% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $770 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 82.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,615 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Oka vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 22.0 sq mi (57.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4649°N, 74.0889°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in |
Oka has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.2% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 24.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 4.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Total Area | 22.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
Schools in Oka
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École secondaire d'Oka | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire Ratihente High School | — | — | — | — |
| École des Pins | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Oka
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPM sports 91.9 | sports | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CFQR 600 | canada, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CFQR 600 Montreal, QC | classic hits, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| ICI Musique - Montréal | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKVL-FM 100.1 LaSalle, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJLV 1570 LaSalle, QC | oldies | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sport Montréal | — | MP3 |
Museums in Oka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Centre for Living History | ||||
| Lyman Entomological Museum | ||||
| Maison Félix-Leclerc | ||||
| Maison Trestler | ||||
| Manoir de Belle-Rivière | ||||
| Micromusée du Plan Bouchard | ||||
| Montreal Aviation Museum | ||||
| Moulin historique de Coteau-du-Lac | ||||
| Musée Hudson | ||||
| Musée Nicolas-Manny | ||||
| Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges | ||||
| Musée Yves-Abran | ||||
| MUSO | ||||
| Pointe-du-Buisson/Musée québécois d'archéologie | ||||
| Société d'Histoire des Mille-Iles |
Libraries in Oka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotèque municipale de Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Adrienne-DeMontigny | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Beaconsfield | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Beauharnois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Deux-Montagnes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Mirabel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Mirabel secteur Saint-Augustin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Lazare | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Éliane-Labastrou | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gaby-Farmer-Denis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Guy Godin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Guy-Bélisle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intermunicipale de Dorion-Vaudreuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jules-Fournier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marie-Uguay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Boisbriand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Les Coteaux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Rigaud | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Sainte-Thérèse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Terrasse-Vaudreuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Myra-Cree | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Paul-Mercier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pincourt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Polycarpe | 0.0 | |||||
| Future Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkland municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Philippe-Panneton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pierrefonds Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| War Memorial Library Hudson Heights | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Oka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finnegan's Market | |||||
| MAC Market | |||||
| Marché aux puces Saint-Eustache | |||||
| Marché champêtre de Coteau-du-Lac | |||||
| Marché public de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield | |||||
| Marmite du Terroir | |||||
| Saint-Anne's Market |
Hotels in Oka
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Oka
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Oka
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oka
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Oka
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Oka
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Oka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Sir John | ||||
| Brasserie Wilsy | ||||
| Microbrasserie Le Castor | ||||
| Microbrasserie Maltéus | ||||
| Microbrasserie Trois-Lacs |
Stadiums & Teams in Oka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Oka
15 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Mont Rigaud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bois Duvernay | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Glissade | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Habitant | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Saint-Sauveur | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Morin Heights | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Olympia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Gabriel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Chantecler | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Avalanche | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Belle Neige | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vallée Bleue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montcalm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Blanc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Oka
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Large Airport |
| Cornwall Regional Airport | YCC | Medium Airport |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport | YHU | Medium Airport |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | Medium Airport |
| Alexandria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Hawk's Nest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury (East) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lachute Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lancaster Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malone Dufort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / St-Lazare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation) | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Esprit Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Jérôme Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Val Morin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vasile Field | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Oka
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste Oka |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Oka
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calvaire d'Oka | |
| Calvaire d'Oka | |
| Kanesatake Pentecostal Church | |
| Saint Mary's Church |
Frequently Asked Questions About Oka
What is the population of Oka?
Oka has a population of 3,968 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 180 people per square mile, spread across 22.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.6% female and 50.4% male.
Is Oka expensive to live in?
The median household income is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $376,000 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Oka safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Oka receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Oka?
Oka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Oka?
The unemployment rate in Oka is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $964. There are 123 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 21.2% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Oka?
The median home value in Oka is $376,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $770. The homeownership rate is 82.4%.
How are the schools in Oka?
13.2% of adults in Oka hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Oka?
The average commute in Oka is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.9% use public transit, and 21.2% work from home.
What are the demographics of Oka?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Oka is 98.8% White, 0.5% Black or African American. 5.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 90.1% speak Spanish.