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Oakley, UT


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Oakley, Utah

Oakley, Utah is 30 miles E of Sandy, Utah (center to center) and 340 miles W of Denver, Colorado. It is in Summit county. The population of the city is 948.

The People and Families of Oakley

In Oakley, about 69% of adults are married. Oakley, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Oakley.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakley had a median family income of $62,059. Oakley is one of the richer cities in Utah. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Oakley. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Oakley political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Oakley Housing

Of the housing in Oakley, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Oakley. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Utah.

Commuting

In Oakley, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOakley Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Oakley People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Oakley Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oakley College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Oakley, UT

Comparing Oakley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old93
Racial Diversity54
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women26
Age of the Population19
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married107

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use63
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
People Living Alone13
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