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About
Life in Oakdale
Oakdale is a community of 23,155 people in California. The median household income is $83,091, median rent runs about $1,559 per month, and median home values are around $457,900. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.
Oakdale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Foreign-Born
13.5%
Broadband Internet
85.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Oakdale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oakdale, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (70.1%), and 19.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
12.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.7%
of households
Married Couples
54.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Oakdale
In Oakdale, rent runs 23% below the CA average, and home values are 38% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,626
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $551,161 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.7 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Oakdale
Unemployment in Stanislaus County, which includes Oakdale, is 1.7 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Oakdale: Stanislaus County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Stanislaus County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Oakdale is about 4% of Stanislaus County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Oakdale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute35.4 min avg
How Oakdale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oakdale, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 65 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 84 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 26% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Oakdale runs 26% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
413.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
818.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Oakdale Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Stanislaus County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Stanislaus County, which includes Oakdale, the most common type is drought, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 23 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Wildfire | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Heat | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
224 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Stanislaus County, county-wide
Oakdale is about 4% of Stanislaus County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Stanislaus County, which includes Oakdale, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
182
per year
Moderate Days
180
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Stanislaus County, county-wide
Oakdale is about 4% of Stanislaus County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oakdale has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
12
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
53
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 39°F | 2.57" |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 2.22" |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 1.78" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 1.00" |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.65" |
| Jun | 90°F | 59°F | 0.15" |
| Jul | 95°F | 63°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 94°F | 62°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 79°F | 52°F | 0.55" |
| Nov | 66°F | 43°F | 1.07" |
| Dec | 56°F | 39°F | 2.21" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oakdale
Oakdale has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Oak Valley Hospital District
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.1 mi away · Modesto
Memorial Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Modesto
Doctors Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Modesto
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oakdale
Oakdale's student/teacher ratio is 22.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oakdale (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 15,109 students · in-state tuition $1,276 · 29% graduate · median earnings $45,551 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 65 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oakdale
Oakdale has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (65 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
65 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
68 mi awayYosemite National Park
National Park
71 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
72 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
83 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
86 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
86 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oakdale
Oakdale Library
151 S. First Ave., Oakdale
Cities Near Oakdale
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oakdale?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oakdale FAQ
Is Oakdale, California affordable?⌄
Oakdale's median rent is $1,559/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $83,091/year. Median home value is $457,900.
Is Oakdale, California safe?⌄
Oakdale's violent crime rate was 414 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 819 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oakdale, California?⌄
Stanislaus County, which includes Oakdale, has an unemployment rate of 7.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oakdale, California?⌄
The cost of living in Oakdale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,559/month and median household income is $83,091/year. The median home value is $457,900. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oakdale, California?⌄
The average commute in Oakdale is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from