What are the schools like in Oakwood, GA?

Oakwood is served primarily by Hall County. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Oakwood?

The median household income in Oakwood, GA is $60,696 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Oakwood, GA?

Oakwood has an average high temperature of 51.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Oakwood, GA affordable or expensive?

Oakwood's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oakwood is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $222,100 and the median rent is $1,230 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oakwood, GA?

Oakwood has a violent crime rate of 170.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1949.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oakwood, GA a Good Place to Live?

Oakwood is a small town of 5,132 in Georgia, with a median household income of $60,696 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Oakwood stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oakwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oakwood 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: 98.4

Oakwood's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oakwood costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oakwood, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$222,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,230	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	40.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,696	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Oakwood's violent crime rate is 170.7 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

170.7 /100k

Property Crime

1949.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Oakwood is served primarily by Hall County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oakwood, GA	National Avg
School District	Hall County	—
Elementary Schools	19	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oakwood sees average highs of 51.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 58.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oakwood, GA
Average High — January	51.2°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	58.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Oakwood, GA	National Avg
Population	5,132	—
Median Age	31.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	9.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Flowery Branch, GA 4 mi Gainesville, GA 6 mi Rest Haven, GA 8 mi Braselton, GA 9 mi Buford, GA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Oakwood

Oakwood, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30566

Oakwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakwood, GA affordable or expensive?

Oakwood's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oakwood roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $222,100 and median rent is $1,230/month.

What is the crime rate in Oakwood, GA?

Oakwood's violent crime rate is 170.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1949.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oakwood?

Public schools in Oakwood are operated by Hall County. The district has 19 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oakwood, GA a good place to live?

Oakwood, GA has a population of 5,132, a median household income of $60,696, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Oakwood?

Oakwood averages 51.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.9 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oakwood?

Oakwood, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30566.

What is the population of Oakwood?

The population of Oakwood, Georgia is 5,132 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oakwood?

Key numbers for living in Oakwood: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $222,100, median household income $60,696, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.