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Oakdale, CA


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Oakdale, California

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

The People and Families of Oakdale

In Oakdale, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakdale had a median family income of $44,024.

Political Inclinations

Oakdale folks tended to give their money ($13,620) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Oakdale Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Oakdale that were owner-occupied was 59%.

Commuting

In Oakdale, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
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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