Oakland is a very small town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 3,786 people and just one neighborhood, Oakland is the 240th largest community in Michigan.
Oakland home prices are not only among the most expensive in Michigan, but Oakland real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Oakland is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Oakland is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Oakland who work in management occupations (16.08%), architecture and engineering (8.07%), and office and administrative support (7.68%).
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 7.70% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Oakland is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Oakland’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
In Oakland, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 34.99 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small town, Oakland doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
If knowledge is power, Oakland is a pretty powerful place. 50.29% of the adults in Oakland have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Oakland in 2018 was $51,010, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $204,040 for a family of four.
The people who call Oakland home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Oakland residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Oakland include English, German, Irish, Polish, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Oakland is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
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Raw data sources: National Agriculture Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Geological Service, American Community Survey.
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Raw data sources: American Community Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Geological Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Date(s) & Update Frequency: 2020 (latest available). Updated annually. Please note: Unemployment data updated February 2022.
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School Details | Grades | Quality Rating Compared to MI* | Quality Rating Compared to Nation* |
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Oakview Middle School
917 Lake George Rd Oakland, MI 48363 |
06-08 | ||
Blanche Sims Elementary School
465 East Jackson St Lake Orion, MI 48362 |
KG-05 | ||
Scripps Middle School
385 East Scripps Rd Lake Orion, MI 48360 |
06-08 | ||
Lake Orion Community High School
495 East Scripps Rd Lake Orion, MI 48360 |
09-12 | ||
Hart Middle School
6500 Sheldon Rd Rochester Hills, MI 48306 |
06-08 | ||
Stoney Creek High School
6755 Sheldon Rd Rochester Hills, MI 48306 |
09-12 | ||
Baldwin Elementary School
4325 Bannister Rd Rochester, MI 48306 |
PK-05 | ||
Hugger Elementary School
5050 Sheldon Rd Rochester, MI 48306 |
PK-05 | ||
Romeo High School
62300 Jewell Rd Washington, MI 48094 |
09-12 | ||
Hamiltonparsons Elementary School
69875 Dequindre Rd Leonard, MI 48367 |
KG-05 | ||
* 10 is highest |
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SEE ALL SCHOOLSEthnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 13.9% | 49.5% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 13.0% | 45.2% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 0.9% | 4.3% |
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SEE ALL SCHOOLSEthnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 24.3% | 49.5% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 21.5% | 45.2% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 2.9% | 4.3% |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 25.3% | 49.5% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 22.4% | 45.2% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 2.9% | 4.3% |
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Raw data sources: U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dow Jones S&P, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Geological Service, U.S. Department of Transportation, LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, Federal Highway Administration, National Agricultural Statistics.
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