Living in Oakland, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakland · Census data 2020–2024
Oakland has 1,552 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $68,900 (10% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $151,700, the median rent is $720/month.
Oakland at a glance
- Population
- 1,552
- Median age
- 45.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $68,900State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $151,700State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $720/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Oakland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
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 $151,700, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,273 a month in housing costs.
Oakland median household income
The median household income in Oakland is $68,900 and the income per person is $32,747. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Oakland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 695
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.36
Oakland demographics
- Population
- 1,552
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 640
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakland ›
Education in Oakland
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Oakland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Oakland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1,552 | $68,900 | $151,700 | $720 |
| Craig | 113 | $46,071 | $56,900 | — |
| Lyons | 900 | $45,129 | $104,300 | — |
| Uehling | 244 | $61,429 | $109,400 | $1,308 |
| West Point | 3,471 | $65,793 | $202,200 | $847 |
| Tekamah | 1,690 | $57,074 | $129,900 | $638 |
| Bancroft | 593 | $50,833 | $122,500 | $826 |
| Rosalie | 247 | $66,875 | $44,400 | $813 |
| Scribner | 725 | $58,889 | $114,400 | $995 |
More for people moving to Oakland
Oakland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Oakland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Oakland, NE?
The median household income in Oakland is $68,900, 10% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $151,700, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Oakland?
The median gross rent in Oakland is $720 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Oakland, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Oakland?
The median age in Oakland is 45.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Oakland?
The average commute to work in Oakland is 22 minutes; 6.7% 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?
26.1% 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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