Oakland, Chicago, IL

Living in Oakland

Bikeability88
Walkability89
Commute24
Public Transit91
Affordability100
Public Safety19
Airports94
Hospitals12
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

15kPopulation+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

$44kMedian 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

$300kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$780Median 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)
Jan24211
Feb2829
Mar3835
Apr5041
May6040
Jun7040
Jul7540
Aug7340
Sep6530
Oct5430
Nov4131
Dec2829

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oakland

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100

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