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Oakland, NJ


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Oakland, New Jersey

Oakland, New Jersey is 6 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 19 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Bergen county. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metro area. The population of Oakland is 12,466.

The People and Families of Oakland

In Oakland, about 68% of adults are married. Oakland, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakland had a median family income of $93,695. Oakland is one of the richer towns in New Jersey. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Oakland. The people of the town 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 $5,275. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Oakland.

Oakland Housing

Of the housing in Oakland, approximately 93% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Oakland, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOakland Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOakland People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Oakland Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Oakland Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Oakland Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Oakland College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Oakland Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Oakland, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population86
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Property Taxes12
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime98

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