Oakland, NJ
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Oakland, New Jersey Summary
Life in Oakland research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Oakland over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oakland:
The population in Oakland is 12,734.
The median home value in Oakland is $624,707.
The median income in Oakland is $162,848.
The cost of living in Oakland is 138 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Oakland is $1,520.
The unemployment rate in Oakland is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Oakland is 2.4%.
The average high in Oakland is 61.5° and the average low is 41.2°.
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Oakland, NJ Crime Report
Crime in Oakland summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oakland. Key points include:
There were 60 total crimes in Oakland in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakland is 475.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakland is 31.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakland is 443.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oakland is -79.54% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Oakland Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oakland / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 60 | 475.6 | 1,353.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 31.7 | 195.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 49.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 31.7 | 127.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 56 | 443.9 | 1,158.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 31.7 | 146.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 41 | 325.0 | 896.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 87.2 | 115.7 | 282.7 |
Oakland, NJ Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Oakland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oakland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oakland is 138 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oakland is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oakland is $624,707.
The median income in Oakland is $162,848.
Oakland's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oakland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oakland | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 213 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 108 | 100 | |
Oakland, NJ Weather
The average high in Oakland is 61.5° and the average low is 41.2°.
There are 75.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.9 inches of precipitation each year with 24.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oakland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.2 |
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Oakland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oakland
The current population in Oakland is 12,734. The population has increased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,734 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 13,009 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 13,145 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 13,041 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 13,003 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 12,914 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 12,830 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 12,763 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 12,701 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 12,642 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oakland
Oakland is:
80.8% White with 10,287 White residents.
0.8% African American with 108 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
3.5% Asian with 448 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 177 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 220 Two Or More residents.
11.7% Hispanic with 1,491 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oakland | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 53.0% | 58.9% |
| African American | 0.8% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 21.2% | 18.7% |
Gender in Oakland
Oakland is 49.0% female with 6,237 female residents.
Oakland is 51.0% male with 6,496 male residents.
| Gender | Oakland | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Male | 51.0% | 49.3% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oakland for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Oakland completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Oakland completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Oakland completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Oakland completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Oakland completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Oakland completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Oakland completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Oakland completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Oakland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oakland | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oakland, New Jersey
2.0% of households in Oakland earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Oakland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.6% of households in Oakland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.4% of households in Oakland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.1% of households in Oakland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.2% of households in Oakland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Oakland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.7% of households in Oakland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
20.0% of households in Oakland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
35.3% of households in Oakland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oakland | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.6% | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.4% | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.1% | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.2% | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.0% | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 35.3% | 19.2% | 11.4% |
