Oakland, Chicago, IL
Living in Oakland
Bikeability
88
Walkability
89
Commute
24
Public Transit
91
Affordability
100
Public Safety
19
Airports
94
Hospitals
12
Colleges
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
15k
Population
+1.4k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
47%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black84%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
73%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
35 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector59%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van59%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$300k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
34%
Built 2000 or Later
$780
Median Monthly Rent
+$186 (2010–19)
27%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached13%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oakland
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Oakland
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (90%)(7%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton90%
Donald Trump7%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oakland
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oakland, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oakland, Chicago, IL
Christ the King Lutheran School
0 miles, NW
Church of God of Chicago
1 miles, S
Cambridge School of Chicago
1 miles, S
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Oakland, Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute of Technology
1 miles, W
VanderCook College of Music
2 miles, NW
University of Chicago
3 miles, S
East-West University
3 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oakland, Chicago, IL
Provident Hospital of Chicago
2 miles, S
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
2 miles, NW
The University of Chicago Medical Center
3 miles, S
St Bernard Hospital
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Oakland, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
8 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
19 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
67 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
79 miles, N