Living in Oakland, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakland · Census data 2020–2024
Oakland has 280 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $67,188 (5% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $164,800.
Oakland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oakland at a glance
- Population
- 280
- Median age
- 46.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $67,188State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $164,800State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Oakland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Oakland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oakland the median home value is $164,800, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,351 a month in housing costs.
Oakland median household income
The median household income in Oakland is $67,188 and the income per person is $35,656. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Oakland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 136
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.35
Oakland demographics
- Population
- 280
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 119
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakland ›
Education in Oakland
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Oakland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakland
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.1%
Oakland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 280 | $67,188 | $164,800 | — |
| Smiths Grove | 786 | $53,098 | $164,500 | $1,293 |
| Plum Springs | 405 | $61,635 | $163,000 | $910 |
| Brownsville | 1,068 | $35,481 | $161,000 | $675 |
| Bowling Green | 75,388 | $48,873 | $241,900 | $998 |
| Park City | 670 | $55,769 | $150,000 | $527 |
| Plano | 1,290 | $80,188 | $226,300 | — |
| Cave City | 2,730 | $27,589 | $116,700 | $704 |
| Glasgow | 15,197 | $43,074 | $173,900 | $849 |
More for people moving to Oakland
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What is the median household income in Oakland, KY?
The median household income in Oakland is $67,188, 5% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $164,800, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Oakland, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Oakland?
The median age in Oakland is 46.7 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Oakland?
The average commute to work in Oakland is 26 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakland?
The unemployment rate in Oakland is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakland?
28.8% 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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