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Oakley.
About
Life in Oakley
If you're considering Oakley, expect a suburban community that's growing steadily but still building its identity. The median home price around $660,000 and median rent at $1,953 per month puts it in the upper range for the region, though the median household income of $137,677 suggests residents here generally handle those costs. You'll find solid employment prospects with a 4.8% unemployment rate, though most jobs will likely require commuting—plan for about 42 minutes on average.
Oakley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
18.2%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+9.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Oakley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oakley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (42.7%), and 21.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.7%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.2%
of households
Married Couples
63.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.29
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 about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Oakley
In Oakley, home values are 10% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,539
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $653,563 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Oakley
Unemployment in Oakley is 0.7 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Oakley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute40.3 min avg
How Oakley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oakley, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 44 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 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Oakley runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
139.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
750.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Oakley Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Contra Costa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Contra Costa County, which includes Oakley, the most common type is strong wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Flood | $70 |
| 2023 | 9 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 12 | Strong Wind | $10 |
| 2021 | 12 | Strong Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 32 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Flood | None reported |
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.
268 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Oakley is about 4% of Contra Costa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Contra Costa County, which includes Oakley, is typically good — 195 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
195
per year
Moderate Days
168
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Oakley is about 4% of Contra Costa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oakley has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
50
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 40°F | 2.68" |
| Feb | 61°F | 44°F | 2.36" |
| Mar | 67°F | 47°F | 1.95" |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 0.91" |
| May | 79°F | 54°F | 0.38" |
| Jun | 86°F | 59°F | 0.11" |
| Jul | 91°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 90°F | 60°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 87°F | 59°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 0.42" |
| Nov | 65°F | 46°F | 1.18" |
| Dec | 56°F | 40°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oakley
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Oakley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Antioch
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Antioch
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.
Education22.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oakley
Oakley's student/teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oakley (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,320 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,834 (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: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oakley
Oakley has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
19 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
24 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
41 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
42 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
44 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oakley
Oakley Library
1050 Neroly Road, Oakley
Cities Near Oakley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oakley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oakley FAQ
Is Oakley, California affordable?⌄
Oakley's median rent is $1,953/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $137,677/year. Median home value is $660,200.
Is Oakley, California safe?⌄
Oakley's violent crime rate was 139 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 750 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oakley, California?⌄
Oakley has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oakley, California?⌄
The cost of living in Oakley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,953/month and median household income is $137,677/year. The median home value is $660,200. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oakley, California?⌄
The average commute in Oakley is 40 minutes, which is significantly 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