Oakland, MD

Oakland, Maryland

Oakland, Maryland is 78 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Garrett county. The population of the town is 1,930.

The People and Families of Oakland

In Oakland, about 44% of adults are married. Adults in Oakland are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Oakland has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakland had a median family income of $38,750. The people of Oakland can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Oakland political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Oakland Housing

Of the housing in Oakland, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Oakland are lower than most places in Maryland.

Commuting

In Oakland, 91% of commuters drive to work. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Oakland, MD

Comparing Oakland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Oakland Almanac

Oakland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Oakland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Oakland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Oakland Public Libraries

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Oakland Hospitals

GARRETT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
251 N FOURTH ST
(301) 533-4000
Emergency Service: Yes

Oakland High Schools (2004)

SOUTHERN GARRETT HIGH SCHOOL
345 OAKLAND DR
301-334-9447
Serves 788 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

SOUTHERN HIGH EVENING SCHOOL
345 OAKLAND DR
301-334-9447
A Non-traditional School
Serves 6 students.

Oakland Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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