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Oakwood
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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Neighborhood
New York City

Oakwood

#165 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in New York City
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 8 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A minus
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B
Oakwood is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 7,621. Oakwood is in Richmond County. Living in Oakwood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oakwood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Oakwood and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Oakwood are above average.
About Oakwood...
Population
7,621
Neighborhood in
New York City
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$574,893
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,493
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    217.7
    282.7
  • Murder
    7.3
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    14.5
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    79.8
    500.1
  • Theft
    268.5
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    14.5
    284

Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$102,913
National
$69,021
Families with Children
32%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    11%
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