Living in Oakland Park, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakland Park · Census data 2020–2024
Oakland Park has 44,682 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $72,708 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $385,000, the median rent is $1,804/month.
Oakland Park at a glance
- Population
- 44,682
- Median age
- 38.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $72,708State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $385,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,804/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Oakland Park a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; home values 7% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Oakland Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oakland Park the median home value is $385,000, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,804 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.
Oakland Park median household income
The median household income in Oakland Park is $72,708 and the income per person is $39,645. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Oakland Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,114
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.60
Oakland Park demographics
- Population
- 44,682
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 17,045
- Foreign-born
- 35.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakland Park ›
Education in Oakland Park
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Oakland Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakland Park
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Oakland Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Park | 44,682 | $72,708 | $385,000 | $1,804 |
| Wilton Manors | 11,511 | $85,392 | $589,200 | $1,871 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 185,604 | $83,130 | $486,700 | $1,854 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 36,404 | $50,006 | $214,100 | $1,663 |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 3,031 | $49,821 | $309,600 | $1,355 |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 6,232 | $81,655 | $680,900 | $1,787 |
| Franklin Park | 1,688 | $38,333 | — | $1,233 |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 466 | $216,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Washington Park | 2,402 | $61,200 | $317,500 | $2,082 |
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What is the median household income in Oakland Park, FL?
The median household income in Oakland Park is $72,708, about the same as the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oakland Park?
The median home value in Oakland Park is $385,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Oakland Park?
The median gross rent in Oakland Park is $1,804 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Oakland Park, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; home values 7% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Oakland Park?
The median age in Oakland Park is 38.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Oakland Park?
The average commute to work in Oakland Park is 26 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakland Park?
The unemployment rate in Oakland Park is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakland Park?
27.8% of adults in Oakland Park 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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