Living in Oakland, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakland · Census data 2020–2024
Oakland has 1,408 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $81,354 (8% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $160,200, the median rent is $878/month.
Oakland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oakland at a glance
- Population
- 1,408
- Median age
- 39.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $81,354State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $160,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $878/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Oakland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Iowa median; home values 23% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oakland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oakland the median home value is $160,200, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,193 a month in housing costs.
Oakland median household income
The median household income in Oakland is $81,354 and the income per person is $37,671. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Oakland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 635
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.45
Oakland demographics
- Population
- 1,408
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 559
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakland ›
Education in Oakland
21.6% of adults 25 and older in Oakland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Oakland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1,408 | $81,354 | $160,200 | $878 |
| Carson | 834 | $73,403 | $181,400 | $744 |
| Hancock | 216 | $82,083 | $98,600 | $922 |
| Macedonia | 249 | $71,042 | $155,500 | $775 |
| Avoca | 1,444 | $73,056 | $173,800 | $850 |
| Henderson | 143 | $54,375 | $77,500 | — |
| Treynor | 1,126 | $121,696 | $263,500 | $1,122 |
| Minden | 630 | $109,167 | $170,500 | $700 |
| Shelby | 752 | $63,654 | $162,500 | $840 |
More for people moving to Oakland
Oakland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Oakland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Oakland, IA?
The median household income in Oakland is $81,354, 8% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oakland?
The median home value in Oakland is $160,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Oakland?
The median gross rent in Oakland is $878 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Oakland, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Iowa median; home values 23% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Oakland?
The median age in Oakland is 39.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Oakland?
The average commute to work in Oakland is 23 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakland?
The unemployment rate in Oakland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakland?
21.6% of adults in Oakland 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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