Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Oakland, NJ Area Guide
Rolling hills and scenic hikes define this New Jersey suburb
Accessible
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Suburban
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Small Business
Nestled in the dense woodlands and mountainous terrain of the suburbs of New Jersey, Oakland is situated about 30 miles northwest of New York City. Whether locals intend to commute daily for work, or trek into the city for entertainment, shopping, or dining options, the Big Apple is easily commutable. Oakland nears the New Jersey and New York state line, so residents get easy access to major metropolitan areas in both states.
The Oakland Recreation Complex keeps residents active outdoors, while the small businesses, including a few delicious restaurants like Portobello, keep the community spirit and small town charm alive. Oakland offers residents excellent public schools like Indian Hills High School, and an overall family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy the great outdoors by golfing at nearby New Jersey Country Club, exploring the Ramapo Valley Country Reservation, or hiking the trails at Norvin Green State Forest.
Explore the City
Oakland is a quiet community filled with trees and greenery.
Enjoy the views of the New York City skyline from the hills of Oakland.
Holiday Bowl in Oakland is a popular destination for a night out.
Frank's Pizza offers up a variety of specialty slices, sandwiches and pastas in Oakland.
Musicians young and old can hone their skills and record performances at Real Brave in Oakland.
'The Res' as locals often call it, is a massive state park just up the road from Ramapo College.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$151,979
Average: $172,873
Education
5,095
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,291
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oakland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oakland, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
256 Students
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
234 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
343 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
446 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
668 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Abma's Farm
- Campgaw Mountain
- Campgaw Mountain Reservation
- NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
- Darlington County Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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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 June 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.