City profile · California · Census ACS 2023

Oakley, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Oakley - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

44,311
Residents
$132,067
Median income
$632,800
Median home
$2,912
Median rent (state)

Oakley - the verdict

Oakley ranks in the 91st percentile for household income and the 59th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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91st
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97th
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59th
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Oakley, CA

California's Oakley is a small city, with 44,311 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $132,067 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.9%. Oakley's housing stock carries a median value of $632,800, and the median resident age is 36.4 years. 23.2% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 65.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 93 residential building permits were authorized in Oakley (Construction Slowdown), down 65% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Oakley reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1112.8 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

California carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,912 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across California, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Oakley report an average commute of 35.8 minutes, with 73.4% driving alone and 14.6% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 99.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

44,311 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$132,067 /yr

Poverty 4.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Oakley compare to other US cities?

Oakley measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 91% higher than other cities
Home value 91% pricier than other cities
Median rent 97% pricier than other cities
Safety 59% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just California and the picture shifts: Oakley ranks #78 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Oakley against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of California's city distribution

Among the 1,458 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Oakley ranks #352 - the 71st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Oakley only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#253 of 1,338
81st percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#352 of 1,458
71st percentile in California
Median Home Value
#533 of 1,343
60th percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#853 of 1,450
41st percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#798 of 1,458
45th percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

91stIncome percentile
59thSafety percentile

91st percentile nationally for median household income · 59th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Oakley's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Oakley's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 52 Avg. percentile National median
Oakley's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Oakley's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$632,800 9th percentile more affordable than 9% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Oakley $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Oakley, CA Oakley, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Oakley, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Oakley, CA median $132,067/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Oakley, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Oakley, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
44,311
Median Income
$132,067
Median Home Value
$632,800
Median Age
36.4
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Labor force participation
65.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1112.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
146.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
966.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
11
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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42,000 residents44,000 residents46,000 residents48,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 43,484 residents 47,583 residents ▲ +9.4%
Oakley's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
93
housing units authorized
Single-Family
93
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 262
2020 456
2021 488
2022 239
2023 91
2024 93

Permit volume decreased 65% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
35.8 minutes
Drive Alone
73.4%
Carpool
8.7%
Public Transit
2.2%
Walk
0.4%
Work from Home
14.6%
Other
0.7%

Based on 21,545 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Oakley sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,912/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

El Centro
44,186 people
Rohnert Park
44,461 people
Lompoc
43,819 people
Palm Springs
44,998 people
Morgan Hill
45,152 people
Danville
43,426 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Oakley's 44,311 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Salem, MA
44,241 people
Concord, NH
44,219 people
Wilkes-Barre, PA
44,217 people
North Fort Myers, FL
44,189 people
Cutler Bay, FL
44,483 people
Fond du Lac, WI
44,491 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Oakley's $132,067 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Hockinson, WA
$132,083 median income
West Bay Shore, NY
$132,102 median income
Lake Shore, WA
$132,102 median income
Martha Lake, WA
$132,130 median income
Sagamore, MA
$132,000 median income
Rincon Valley, AZ
$132,167 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Oakley, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Oakley, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 48.6% 8.7% 9.4% 17.1% 14.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 33.9% White 48.6% Black or African American 8.7% Asian 9.4% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 1.0% Some other race 17.1% Two or more races 14.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Oakley compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Oakley (this city) 44,311 $132,067
El Centro 44,186 $56,093
Rohnert Park 44,461 $96,635
Lompoc 43,819 $70,038
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Oakley, CA?

What is the population of Oakley, CA? +

Oakley, CA has a population of 44,311 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Oakley, CA? +

Median annual household income in Oakley runs $132,067, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Oakley? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Oakley; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

Is Oakley, CA safe? +

Oakley has a total crime rate of 1112.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Oakley, CA? +

Oakley's median home value sits at $632,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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