What are the schools like in Oakfield, NY?

Oakfield is served primarily by OAKFIELD-ALABAMA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1.

What is the median household income in Oakfield?

The median household income in Oakfield, NY is $60,577 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Oakfield, NY?

Oakfield has an average high temperature of 31.0°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 73.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Oakfield, NY affordable or expensive?

Oakfield's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oakfield is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,500 and the median rent is $696 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oakfield, NY?

Oakfield has a violent crime rate of 141.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 984.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oakfield, NY a Good Place to Live?

Oakfield is a small town of 1,683 in New York, with a median household income of $60,577 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Oakfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Oakfield 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: 93.5

Oakfield's overall cost of living index is 93.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oakfield costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oakfield, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$696	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,577	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oakfield's violent crime rate is 141.4 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

141.4 /100k

Property Crime

984.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Oakfield is served primarily by OAKFIELD-ALABAMA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oakfield, NY	National Avg
School District	OAKFIELD-ALABAMA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oakfield sees average highs of 31.0°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 36.6 inches of annual precipitation and 73.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oakfield, NY
Average High — January	31.0°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	36.6"
Annual Snowfall	73.9"

Demographics

Metric	Oakfield, NY	National Avg
Population	1,683	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Oakfield

Oakfield, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14125

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakfield, NY affordable or expensive?

Oakfield's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oakfield roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,500 and median rent is $696/month.

What is the crime rate in Oakfield, NY?

Oakfield's violent crime rate is 141.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 984.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oakfield?

Public schools in Oakfield are operated by OAKFIELD-ALABAMA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oakfield, NY a good place to live?

Oakfield, NY has a population of 1,683, a median household income of $60,577, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Oakfield?

Oakfield averages 31.0°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.6 inches with about 73.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oakfield?

Oakfield, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14125.

What is the population of Oakfield?

The population of Oakfield, New York is 1,683 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oakfield?

Key numbers for living in Oakfield: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $130,500, median household income $60,577, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.