What are the schools like in Oakland, OR?

Oakland is served primarily by Oakland SD 1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Oakland?

The median household income in Oakland, OR is $60,909 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.1%.

What is the weather like in Oakland, OR?

Oakland has an average high temperature of 50.0°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Oakland, OR affordable or expensive?

Oakland's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oakland is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $309,300 and the median rent is $963 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oakland, OR?

Oakland has a violent crime rate of 211.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1935.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oakland, OR a Good Place to Live?

Oakland is a small town of 1,288 in Oregon, with a median household income of $60,909 and a 15.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Oakland stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oakland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oakland 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: 100.2

Oakland's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oakland costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Oakland, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$309,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$963	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,909	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Oakland's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

211.7 /100k

Property Crime

1935.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Oakland is served primarily by Oakland SD 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oakland, OR	National Avg
School District	Oakland SD 1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oakland sees average highs of 50.0°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oakland, OR
Average High — January	50.0°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Oakland, OR	National Avg
Population	1,288	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	30.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sutherlin, OR 3 mi Fair Oaks, OR 4 mi Roseburg North, OR 11 mi Yoncalla, OR 12 mi Roseburg, OR 14 mi

Oakland vs Other Cities

Oakland, OR vs Sutherlin, OR Oakland, OR vs Fair Oaks, OR Oakland, OR vs Roseburg North, OR Oakland, OR vs Yoncalla, OR Oakland, OR vs Roseburg, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakland, OR affordable or expensive?

Oakland's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Oakland roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $309,300 and median rent is $963/month.

What is the crime rate in Oakland, OR?

Oakland's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1935.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oakland?

Public schools in Oakland are operated by Oakland SD 1. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oakland, OR a good place to live?

Oakland, OR has a population of 1,288, a median household income of $60,909, and an unemployment rate of 15.1%. 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 Oakland?

Oakland averages 50.0°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Oakland?

The population of Oakland, Oregon is 1,288 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oakland?

Key numbers for living in Oakland: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $309,300, median household income $60,909, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.