Oakland 71 Excellent
Oakland Livability #160 ranked city in Maryland#6,567 ranked city in the USARanks better than 77% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Oakland

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes collected feedback from local residents in the area through surveys and polls, and the results did not show a favorable view of things like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      Oakland transportation information

      Statistic Oakland Maryland National
      Average one way commute15min32min26min
      Workers who drive to work67.7%73.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.0%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%8.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.3%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.9%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home10.6%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Oakland, MD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).