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Living in
Oakland Park.
About
Life in Oakland Park
Living in Oakland Park means embracing year-round heat and humidity—this is genuine tropical climate, the kind that means afternoon thunderstorms are routine and air conditioning is essential. The median home price sits around $385,000 with median rent at $1,804, which is reasonable for South Florida but still requires a solid income; the median household income here is $72,708 and unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting decent job availability in the region. Your commute will likely average about 27 minutes, and you'll be entirely car-dependent despite downtown redevelopment plans that aim to change that—the city is working on mixed-use pedestrian spaces and a potential commuter rail station, but that's aspirational at this point.
Oakland Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Foreign-Born
35.1%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Population Growth
+2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.1% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Oakland Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oakland Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (13.7%), and 28.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.3%
of residents
65 and Older
13.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
29.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
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 8% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Oakland Park
In Oakland Park, rent runs 8% above the FL average, and home values are 7% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,930
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $369,100 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Oakland Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Oakland Park is 0.4 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Oakland Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute25.5 min avg
How Oakland Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oakland Park, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Regional airport · few flights7,892 passengers boarded in 2025
- 7 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M 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 42% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Oakland Park runs 42% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
565.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
3,538.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Oakland Park Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Oakland Park, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Broward County, county-wide
Oakland Park is about 2% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Oakland Park, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Oakland Park is about 2% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oakland Park has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 59°F | 2.38" |
| Feb | 78°F | 61°F | 1.95" |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 3.20" |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 3.11" |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 4.89" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 6.57" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.15" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 7.51" |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 8.13" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 5.82" |
| Nov | 81°F | 67°F | 4.00" |
| Dec | 78°F | 63°F | 2.79" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oakland Park
Oakland Park has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
16.5%
of residents
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Ft Lauderdale
Broward Health Imperial Point
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.4 mi away · Fort Lauderdale
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Plantation
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.
Education20.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oakland Park
Oakland Park's student/teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oakland Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 23,757 students · in-state tuition $4,879 · 65% graduate · median earnings $61,062 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
0.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,859 students · in-state tuition $46,450 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,891 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,789 students · in-state tuition $22,400 · 59% graduate · median earnings $48,760 (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: Biscayne National Park, 48 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oakland Park
Oakland Park has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (48 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
48 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
59 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oakland Park
Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library
1298 N.E. 37th Street, Oakland Park
Cities Near Oakland Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oakland Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oakland Park FAQ
Is Oakland Park, Florida affordable?⌄
Oakland Park's median rent is $1,804/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $72,708/year. Median home value is $385,000.
Is Oakland Park, Florida safe?⌄
Oakland Park's violent crime rate was 565 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3538 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oakland Park, Florida?⌄
Oakland Park has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oakland Park, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Oakland Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,804/month and median household income is $72,708/year. The median home value is $385,000. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oakland Park, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Oakland Park is 26 minutes, which is about 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