Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Oakdale, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$744
Population
23,290
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Enjoy the Cowboy Capital of the World’s small-town charm
Suburban
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Rural
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Close-Knit
Proudly known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” Oakdale exudes a small-town atmosphere while offering residents and visitors a taste of the Old West. Situated in the San Joaquin Valley, Oakdale offers a wide range of options for outdoor recreation with close proximity to the Stanislaus River, Woodward Reservoir, and the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Established in 1871, Oakdale honors its heritage with the Oakdale Museum and the Cowboy Museum. The close-knit community in Oakdale comes together for a variety of events, including the Chocolate Festival, Western Days Festival, Taste of Oakdale, and the Oakdale Rodeo. Oakdale Cheese and Specialties is one of Oakdale’s top attractions, presenting handcrafted cheese, wine, and gourmet goods along with a host of farm animals. Destinations like San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento are all within a two-hour drive from Oakdale as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,605
Average: $105,152
Education
4,237
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,744
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oakdale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Oakdale, CA is $744 for one bedroom, $1,348 for two bedrooms, and $2,354 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakdale has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$744/month
591 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oakdale, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
785 Students
Public
Grades K-5
785 Students
Public
Grades K-5
665 Students
Public
Grades K-5
488 Students
Public
Grades K-5
665 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
56 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,563 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,563 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
56 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
83 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.