Living in Oakley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakley · Census data 2020–2024
Oakley has 45,183 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $137,677 (39% higher than the California median), the median home value is $660,200, the median rent is $1,953/month.
Oakley at a glance
- Population
- 45,183
- Median age
- 36.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $137,677State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $660,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,953/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Oakley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the California median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Oakley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oakley the median home value is $660,200, 98% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,953 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,033 a month in housing costs.
Oakley median household income
The median household income in Oakley is $137,677 and the income per person is $46,053. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Oakley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,944
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.29
Oakley demographics
- Population
- 45,183
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 13,685
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakley ›
Education in Oakley
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Oakley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakley
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Oakley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley | 45,183 | $137,677 | $660,200 | $1,953 |
| Knightsen | 2,264 | $177,232 | $953,000 | — |
| Bethel Island | 1,864 | $74,972 | $682,700 | $1,606 |
| Brentwood | 65,208 | $142,494 | $836,600 | $2,758 |
| Antioch | 116,477 | $97,465 | $629,700 | $2,278 |
| Discovery Bay | 14,911 | $147,117 | $832,000 | $3,029 |
| Byron | 1,837 | $76,424 | $750,000 | $2,643 |
| Pittsburg | 76,257 | $99,861 | $597,900 | $2,264 |
| Isleton | 522 | $53,194 | $326,200 | $1,168 |
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What is the median household income in Oakley, CA?
The median household income in Oakley is $137,677, 39% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oakley?
The median home value in Oakley is $660,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Oakley?
The median gross rent in Oakley is $1,953 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Oakley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the California median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Oakley?
The median age in Oakley is 36.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Oakley?
The average commute to work in Oakley is 40 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakley?
The unemployment rate in Oakley is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakley?
24.3% of adults in Oakley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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