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Oakland

  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Iowa
  • 2 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Oakland is a town in Iowa with a population of 1,533. Oakland is in Pottawattamie County. Living in Oakland offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Oakland and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Oakland are above average.
    Population
    1,533

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $111,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $646
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

      Working in Oakland

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $68,333
      National
      $55,322
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      Oakland Reviews

      2 reviews
      What I like about Oakland is the community, the people in this town are always willing to help each other. What I would like to see improved is the diversity.
      • Nov 12 2018
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      I love my town because it is peaceful. Everyone knows everyone and we are all friendly towards one another. I love the small town life. I can walk anywhere in town within a few minutes and I frequently visit our local library. I will continue to live here for a long time, I believe. It's a much better place than in a big city.
      • May 5 2016
      • Overall Experience