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Oakdale, CA


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Oakdale, California

Introduction to Oakdale, California

Oakdale, California, in Stanislaus county, is 12 miles NE of Modesto, California and 64 miles NE of San Jose, California. The city is in the Modesto area. There are 15,503 residents in Oakdale.

Oakdale History

Oakdale, the "Cowboy Capital of the World" was founded in the year 1871. This took place when the Stockton & Visalia Railroad joined the Copperopolis Railroad. The area was originally used for orchards and other agricultural purposes, however Oakdale has suffered from several toxic waste releases that have majorly affected the soil of the region. Still, the primary occupations remain agriculture, food manufacturing, and tourism. The city was once home to a satellite plant of the Hershey Chocolate company. Oakdale is also known as "The Gateway to Yosemite" mainly because of its location next to the California Central Valley’s edge.

Oakdale and nearby Attractions

  • Oakdale Branch Stanislaus County Free Library
  • Oakdale City Hall
  • Oakdale Sewage Plant
  • Oak Valley Park
  • Saint Matthias Episcopal Church

Things To Do In Oakdale

Oakdale has historical buildings including city hall and the county library that visitors can take a look at to understand the cultural and historical background of the city. There are quite a few churches that have retained old-world charm. The amusement parks offer fun rides for the entertainment of both adults and children. One can also go to these parks for family picnics.

Oakdale Transportation

Stockton Metropolitan Airport serves the area.

Oakdale Higher Education

The city is served by the California State University-Stanislaus.

High Points

Oakdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Walking and Biking to Work
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Top 14%Oakdale Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Oakdale, CA

Comparing Oakdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity72
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Senior Citizens47
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime11

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