Living in Oakland, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakland · Census data 2020–2024
Oakland has 1,048 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $59,042 (29% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $347,200, the median rent is $1,029/month.
Oakland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oakland at a glance
- Population
- 1,048
- Median age
- 51.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $59,042State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $347,200State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,029/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Oakland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
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 $347,200, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,029 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.
Oakland median household income
The median household income in Oakland is $59,042 and the income per person is $28,406. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Oakland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 441
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.49
Oakland demographics
- Population
- 1,048
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 33.2%
- Households
- 421
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakland ›
Education in Oakland
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Oakland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakland
- Unemployment rate
- 14.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Oakland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1,048 | $59,042 | $347,200 | $1,029 |
| Sutherlin | 8,599 | $51,250 | $273,600 | $1,221 |
| Fair Oaks | 233 | $67,422 | $447,500 | — |
| Roseburg North | 4,601 | $65,160 | $237,500 | $1,197 |
| Yoncalla | 971 | $55,260 | $266,700 | $1,290 |
| Roseburg | 23,778 | $53,918 | $289,800 | $1,063 |
| Melrose | 964 | $77,271 | $542,900 | — |
| Glide | 1,823 | $73,727 | $355,100 | $479 |
| Drain | 1,078 | $46,103 | $287,700 | $984 |
More for people moving to Oakland
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What is the median household income in Oakland, OR?
The median household income in Oakland is $59,042, 29% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $347,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Oakland?
The median gross rent in Oakland is $1,029 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Oakland, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Oakland?
The median age in Oakland is 51.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Oakland?
The average commute to work in Oakland is 20 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakland?
The unemployment rate in Oakland is 14.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakland?
22.5% 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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