Living in Oakland, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakland · Census data 2020–2024
Oakland has 1,562 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $114,861 (62% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $410,700, the median rent is $2,781/month.
Oakland at a glance
- Population
- 1,562
- Median age
- 53.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $114,861State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $410,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $2,781/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Oakland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $410,700, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,781 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,069 a month in housing costs.
Oakland median household income
The median household income in Oakland is $114,861 and the income per person is $51,583. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Oakland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 633
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.33
Oakland demographics
- Population
- 1,562
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 39.3%
- Households
- 593
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakland ›
Education in Oakland
58.6% of adults 25 and older in Oakland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 23.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakland
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Oakland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1,562 | $114,861 | $410,700 | $2,781 |
| Glendale | 6,114 | $170,700 | $494,000 | — |
| Crestwood | 12,295 | $107,169 | $319,600 | $1,007 |
| Webster Groves | 23,712 | $115,227 | $387,600 | $1,650 |
| Kirkwood | 29,363 | $121,270 | $451,400 | $1,348 |
| Warson Woods | 2,393 | $206,979 | $612,800 | — |
| Grantwood Village | 1,058 | $153,947 | $535,300 | — |
| Rock Hill | 4,693 | $95,372 | $278,700 | $1,473 |
| Marlborough | 2,157 | $50,300 | $191,600 | $990 |
More for people moving to Oakland
Oakland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Oakland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Oakland, MO?
The median household income in Oakland is $114,861, 62% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $410,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Oakland?
The median gross rent in Oakland is $2,781 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Oakland, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Oakland?
The median age in Oakland is 53.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Oakland?
The average commute to work in Oakland is 20 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakland?
The unemployment rate in Oakland is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakland?
58.6% 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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