What are the schools like in Oakley, CA?

Oakley is served primarily by Oakley Union Elementary. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.8:1.

What is the median household income in Oakley?

The median household income in Oakley, CA is $120,915 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Oakley, CA?

Oakley has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches.

Oakley, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Oakley, CA affordable or expensive?

Oakley's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oakley is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $611,200 and the median rent is $2,159 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oakley, CA?

Oakley has a violent crime rate of 146.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 966.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oakley, CA a Good Place to Live?

Oakley is a small city of 43,525 in California, with a median household income of $120,915 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Oakley stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oakley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oakley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Oakley's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oakley costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Oakley, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$611,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,159	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$120,915	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oakley's violent crime rate is 146.1 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.1 /100k

Property Crime

966.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Oakley is served primarily by Oakley Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oakley, CA	National Avg
School District	Oakley Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oakley sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Oakley, CA
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	12.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Oakley, CA	National Avg
Population	43,525	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.7%	18.9%
Asian	8.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.1%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Oakley

Oakley, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94561

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakley, CA affordable or expensive?

Oakley's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Oakley roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $611,200 and median rent is $2,159/month.

What is the crime rate in Oakley, CA?

Oakley's violent crime rate is 146.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 966.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oakley?

Public schools in Oakley are operated by Oakley Union Elementary. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1. 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oakley, CA a good place to live?

Oakley, CA has a population of 43,525, a median household income of $120,915, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Oakley?

Oakley averages 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oakley?

Oakley, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94561.

What is the population of Oakley?

The population of Oakley, California is 43,525 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oakley?

Key numbers for living in Oakley: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $611,200, median household income $120,915, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.