Living in Oakley, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakley · Census data 2020–2024
Oakley has 830 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $78,750 (about the same as the Idaho median), the median home value is $233,500, the median rent is $1,104/month.
Oakley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oakley at a glance
- Population
- 830
- Median age
- 36.2State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $78,750State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $233,500State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,104/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Oakley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Idaho median; home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oakley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oakley the median home value is $233,500, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,104 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,036 a month in housing costs.
Oakley median household income
The median household income in Oakley is $78,750 and the income per person is $30,678. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Oakley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 299
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.01
Oakley demographics
- Population
- 830
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 31.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 276
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakley ›
Education in Oakley
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Oakley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Oakley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley | 830 | $78,750 | $233,500 | $1,104 |
| Albion | 376 | $68,125 | $269,400 | $1,361 |
| Burley | 11,958 | $67,468 | $231,300 | $984 |
| Murtaugh | 129 | $48,750 | $253,800 | — |
| Heyburn | 3,693 | $64,179 | $237,800 | $996 |
| Declo | 477 | $46,782 | $235,700 | $1,089 |
| Paul | 1,586 | $66,500 | $268,100 | $828 |
| Malta | 346 | $55,682 | $159,300 | — |
| Hazelton | 977 | $57,656 | $221,300 | $692 |
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What is the median household income in Oakley, ID?
The median household income in Oakley is $78,750, about the same as the Idaho median of $77,800 (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 $233,500, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Oakley?
The median gross rent in Oakley is $1,104 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Oakley, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Idaho median; home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Oakley?
The median age in Oakley is 36.2 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Oakley?
The average commute to work in Oakley is 25 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakley?
The unemployment rate in Oakley is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakley?
28.3% 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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