Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Nishna Heritage Museum
Museum
Chautauqua Park
Park
Schueman Park
Park
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Oakland.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Oakland is 86/100 - which is 4% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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Oakland crime rates are 656 per 100k, which is 62% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
550 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
107 crimes per 100k A+
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The median income in Oakland is $57,454 - which is 5% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$57,454 D
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Oakland Fire and Rescue Department
Fire Station
CHI Health Clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Oakland home prices are $113,800 - which is 14% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$113,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Oakland graduation rate is 88% - which is equal to Iowa
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Riverside Elementary
Riverside Community High School
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oakland? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Chautauqua Park
      Schueman Park

      Entertainment

      Nishna Heritage Museum

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oakland? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Oakland.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oakland? The cost of living in Oakland is 86/100 - which is 4% lower than Iowa.
      Oakland
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oakland? Oakland crime rates are 656, which are 62% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      656 per 100k people

      71% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 153

      71% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Oakland? The median income in Oakland is $57,454 which is 5% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $57,4544% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,9796% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Oakland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      CHI Health Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Oakland home prices? Oakland home prices are $113,800 - which is 14% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $113,80038% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $58538% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Oakland have good schools? The Oakland graduation rate is 88% - which is equal to Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      45% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      22% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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