Living in Oildale, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oildale · Census data 2020–2024
Oildale has 34,687 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $51,298 (48% lower than the California median), the median home value is $238,800, the median rent is $1,281/month.
Oildale at a glance
- Population
- 34,687
- Median age
- 35.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $51,298State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $238,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,281/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 40.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Oildale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the California median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Oildale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oildale the median home value is $238,800, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,281 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.
Oildale median household income
The median household income in Oildale is $51,298 and the income per person is $25,014. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Oildale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,918
- Owner-occupied
- 40.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.4%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.66
Oildale demographics
- Population
- 34,687
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 12,982
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oildale ›
Education in Oildale
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Oildale have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oildale
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Oildale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oildale | 34,687 | $51,298 | $238,800 | $1,281 |
| La Cresta | 8,389 | $49,605 | $262,000 | $1,177 |
| East Bakersfield | 11,062 | $38,644 | $208,700 | $1,090 |
| Goodmanville | 169 | $154,034 | — | — |
| Bakersfield | 411,986 | $80,540 | $371,700 | $1,472 |
| Hillcrest | 10,511 | $46,285 | $272,700 | $1,259 |
| Old Stine | 3,760 | $54,292 | $235,400 | $1,579 |
| Benton Park | 5,707 | $49,717 | $240,600 | $1,243 |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 1,707 | $102,266 | $396,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Oildale, CA?
The median household income in Oildale is $51,298, 48% lower 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 Oildale?
The median home value in Oildale is $238,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Oildale?
The median gross rent in Oildale is $1,281 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Oildale, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the California median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Oildale?
The median age in Oildale is 35.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Oildale?
The average commute to work in Oildale is 23 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oildale?
The unemployment rate in Oildale is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oildale?
12.4% of adults in Oildale 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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