Living in Oakdale, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakdale · Census data 2020–2024
Oakdale has 7,115 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $118,958 (38% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $613,000, the median rent is $2,239/month.
Oakdale at a glance
- Population
- 7,115
- Median age
- 47.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $118,958State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $613,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,239/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Oakdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oakdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oakdale the median home value is $613,000, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,239 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,689 a month in housing costs.
Oakdale median household income
The median household income in Oakdale is $118,958 and the income per person is $62,052. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Oakdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,928
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.56
Oakdale demographics
- Population
- 7,115
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 2,761
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakdale ›
Education in Oakdale
46.9% of adults 25 and older in Oakdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakdale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Oakdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | 7,115 | $118,958 | $613,000 | $2,239 |
| West Sayville | 4,800 | $166,312 | $583,200 | $2,701 |
| Great River | 1,899 | $136,071 | $802,800 | $2,750 |
| North Great River | 3,909 | $147,143 | $542,300 | $2,353 |
| Sayville | 15,408 | $147,120 | $637,200 | $2,351 |
| Bohemia | 9,181 | $125,781 | $557,700 | $2,582 |
| East Islip | 13,573 | $147,996 | $593,200 | $2,708 |
| Islip Terrace | 5,168 | $155,313 | $519,200 | $2,640 |
| Bayport | 8,921 | $147,818 | $650,800 | $1,866 |
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What is the median household income in Oakdale, NY?
The median household income in Oakdale is $118,958, 38% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oakdale?
The median home value in Oakdale is $613,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Oakdale?
The median gross rent in Oakdale is $2,239 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Oakdale, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Oakdale?
The median age in Oakdale is 47.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Oakdale?
The average commute to work in Oakdale is 28 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakdale?
The unemployment rate in Oakdale is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakdale?
46.9% of adults in Oakdale 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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