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Oakwood, OH


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Oakwood, Ohio

Oakwood, Ohio, in Montgomery county, is 2 miles S of Dayton, Ohio (center to center) and 41 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. There are 9,215 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Oakwood

In Oakwood, about 69% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakwood had a median family income of $88,263. Most of the residents of Oakwood tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Oakwood is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Oakwood is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Oakwood Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Oakwood that were owner-occupied was 84%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Oakwood, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Oakwood, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOakwood College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOakwood Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOakwood Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Oakwood People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Oakwood Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Oakwood Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Oakwood Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Oakwood, OH

Comparing Oakwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Housing Recently Built12

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