Living in Oakland, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakland · Census data 2020–2024
Oakland has 1,060 residents with a median age of 30.7. The median household income is $68,778 (about the same as the South Carolina median), the median home value is $123,200, the median rent is $1,545/month.
Oakland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oakland at a glance
- Population
- 1,060
- Median age
- 30.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $68,778State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $123,200State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,545/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Oakland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
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 $123,200, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,545 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $916 a month in housing costs.
Oakland median household income
The median household income in Oakland is $68,778 and the income per person is $32,456. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Oakland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 524
- Owner-occupied
- 59.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.3%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.12
Oakland demographics
- Population
- 1,060
- Median age
- 30.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 499
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 34.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakland ›
Education in Oakland
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Oakland have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 97.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Oakland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1,060 | $68,778 | $123,200 | $1,545 |
| Stateburg | 2,027 | $66,481 | $206,700 | — |
| Cherryvale | 2,611 | $40,428 | $90,500 | $809 |
| Dalzell | 2,946 | $47,354 | $157,500 | $1,067 |
| Sumter | 43,053 | $55,592 | $199,100 | $1,076 |
| Cane Savannah | 1,551 | $131,705 | $265,500 | $990 |
| Wedgefield | 1,968 | $44,410 | $26,500 | $1,094 |
| Rembert | 144 | $27,167 | — | — |
| Boykin | 122 | $136,576 | — | — |
More for people moving to Oakland
Oakland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Oakland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Oakland, SC?
The median household income in Oakland is $68,778, about the same as the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $123,200, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Oakland?
The median gross rent in Oakland is $1,545 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Oakland, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
What is the median age in Oakland?
The median age in Oakland is 30.7 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Oakland?
The average commute to work in Oakland is 26 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakland?
The unemployment rate in Oakland is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakland?
28.7% 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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