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Oakland, Missouri is 6 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in St. Louis county. The city is part of the Saint Louis metro area. The population of Oakland is 1,540.
In Oakland, about 46% of adults are married. Oakland, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.
The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Oakland.
In 2000, Oakland had a median family income of $71,250. Oakland is one of the richer cities in Missouri. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Oakland. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Oakland work from home. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Oakland.
Of the housing in Oakland, approximately 92% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Missouri.
In Oakland, 92% of commuters drive to work. Oakland offers good access to public transportation.
Oakland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Oakland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime |  | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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