At a Glance
Median Income
$87,276
$38,649 per capita
Home Value
$230,400
Zillow: $298,880
Median Rent
$931/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
1,158/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Oostburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oostburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oostburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oostburg residents earn a median household income of $87,276 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,649. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,046 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oostburg is $230,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,880. Median rent is $931/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Oostburg reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,158/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Oostburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oostburg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,077
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,516/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,276
Per Capita$38,649
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$9,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,400
Rent$931
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$298,880
Housing Units1,252
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
F
Violent51/100K
Property1,158/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation711 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Oostburg was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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