Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
13%
Oakwood
Oakwood, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,431
Population
9,355
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Oakwood offers peaceful suburban living near the shores of Lake Lanier
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Lake
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Outdoor Activities
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Oakwood is a relatively small Georgia suburb with scenic rural surroundings. There’s a vibrant community that calls the city home, and a top-notch education system that draws in families from all around the area.
There’s a variety of options when it comes to getting out and about in Oakwood. With Lake Lanier so close you’re just minutes away from a summer’s day on the water. Waterfront parks like Balus Creek make for a perfect picnic spot, and there are a number of local fishing guides to show you the ropes if you don’t have your own boat or gear. The area surrounding Oakwood is also ripe with forests and greenery to explore once the water gets too cold.
Atlanta is just an hour south of Oakwood, and larger communities like Gainesville and John’s Creek are nearby.
Explore the City
Enjoy lakeside living in Oakwood.
Residents in Oakwood can dock their boats at Sunrise Cove Marina.
You can bring your dog to the dog park at Mulberry Creek Park and Community Center.
Residents can enjoy a day at Mulberry Springs Vineyard and Winery.
Residents can visit the popular Flowery Branch Farmers Market.
Food trucks line the streets for the annual Latin Art Festival.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,826
Average: $72,594
Education
1,773
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,144
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oakwood has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Oakwood, GA is $1,356 for a studio, $1,406 for one bedroom, $1,615 for two bedrooms, and $1,860 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakwood has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,406/month
809 Sq Ft
House
$2,196/month
1,960 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,032/month
1,812 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oakwood, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
489 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
863 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,241 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Elachee Nature Science Center
- Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
- Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Bogan Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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.