Livability Score

66
/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.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Oakdale Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
The Cowboy Museum
Museum
The Cowboy Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (20) C+
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
H-B
Bar
Cafe Bliss
Sweets
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco Truck
Fast Food
Paul's Liquor
Alcohol
Sno-white Drive In
Fast Food
TOGO Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Circle D Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Oakdale sport bar
Bar
Fitness (3) A+
Gene Bianchi Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Mexico Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Depot
Grocery Store
SaveMart
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Cost Less Food
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Oakdale Cheese
Cheese
Parks (33) A+
Santa Fe Park
Park
William Meyer Park
Park
Wood Park
Park
Clarence E. Wood Park
Park
Brennan Park
Park
Dorada Park
Park
Dorada Park
Park
Gilbert Park
Park
Gilbert Park
Park
Oak Valley Park
Park
Fair Oaks Park
Park
Burchell park
Park
Valley View Community Park
Park
Valley View Community Park
Park
Oakdale Recreation Area
Park
Kerr Park
Park
Valley Oak Recreation Area
Park
Shops (8) F
Corona Market
Convenience Store
Oakdale Bike Shop
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Aaron's
Electronics
River Road General Store
Convenience Store
Buckworth's Western Wear
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Oakdale.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Oakdale is 126/100 - which is 10% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C

Oakdale crime rates are 1,917 per 100k, which is 32% lower than California
Property Crime
1,550 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
367 crimes per 100k C-
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employment C+

The median income in Oakdale is $67,459 - which is 6% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$67,459 C+
Unemployment Rate
7.5% F
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health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Oak Valley Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Oakdale home prices are $333,100 - which is 19% lower than California
Home Price
$333,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Oakdale graduation rate is 84% - which is 5% higher than California
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (6) F
Magnolia Elementary
Sierra View Elementary
Cloverland Elementary
Fair Oaks Elementary
Oakdale Academy
High Schools (5) A+
Oakdale High
East Stanislaus High
Valley Oak Junior And Senior High
Oakdale Charter
Oakdale Academy
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ratings B-

Oakdale has an overall rating of 71% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes B
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Making the Most of Your Time in Oakdale, CA 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Oakdale has a lot of perks: the weather is great, the food is phenomenal and there are lots of attractions that help you learn more about the area.

If you want to take a tour while tasting some great samples and getting meal ideas, visit Oakdale Cheese and Specialties, which of ...Read More fers one-of-a-kind foods that help you plan your next meal. After your tasty tour, you can pay a visit to the Cowboy Museum, which provides insight into the history of cowboy culture in the area.

You can also get a great bite to eat at HB Saloon, which serves traditional bar fare. Teh Sierra Railroad Diner Train is another unique dining experience in the city, and the food is delicious. Attractions like Woodward Reservoir are great for spending time in the fresh air and taking in the beauty of the Oakdale natural landscape, and you can also visit Namaste Rafting Adventures where you can enjoy rafting and tubing activities. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oakdale? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Santa Fe Park
      William Meyer Park
      Wood Park
      Clarence E. Wood Park
      Brennan Park
      Dorada Park
      Dorada Park
      Gilbert Park

      Entertainment

      The Cowboy Museum
      The Cowboy Museum

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Little Caesars
      H-B
      Cafe Bliss
      Jack in the Box
      Jack in the Box
      Taco Bell
      Taco Truck

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oakdale? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Oakdale.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oakdale? The cost of living in Oakdale is 126/100 - which is 10% lower than California.
      Oakdale
      126

      26% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oakdale? Oakdale crime rates are 1,917, which are 32% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,917 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Oakdale? The median income in Oakdale is $67,459 which is 6% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $67,45922% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,0307% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      61% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Oak Valley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Oakdale home prices? Oakdale home prices are $333,100 - which is 19% lower than California
      Median home value
      $333,10080% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14220% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Oakdale have good schools? The Oakdale graduation rate is 84% - which is 5% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      11% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      25:1

      59% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Oakdale a good place to live? Oakdale has an overall rating of 71% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      7 total surveys

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