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Living in Oakland Park

Oakland Park had 44,682 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. In July 2026, median household income was US$72,708 a year. The city had 332 schools in 2026. There were 7,274 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1932 sources

Population45,332people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,853EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,586EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.76%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean6.15µg/m³country median 7.0 — 12% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Oakland Park?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Oakland Park.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,804 per month, while the median home value was US$385,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 58.3%, and the vacancy rate was 10.8% in July 2026. 62.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Oakland Park recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,804/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent62.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,860 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,688 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,586 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Oakland Park a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–57%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Student45%strong on education, weak on work · range 34–56%
Family51%strong on family, weak on cost · range 38–64%
Retirement48%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

34.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 15,694 of 45,332 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Oakland Park is 5.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income72,708 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband81.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet4.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet4.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary2,853 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,594 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate5.76 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Oakland Park?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,594 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,048of €2,818 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,818
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,688
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,048
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Oakland Park Salary needed to live in Oakland Park

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Oakland Park. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Oakland Park. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher88.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools332 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents21.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio206 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents7,274 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,455 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Oakland Park when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOakland Park highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Oakland Park highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents641.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time25.53 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport2.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work1.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportFXE3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Oakland Park. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Oakland Park.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Oakland Park is 6.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.15 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202411Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 24.22 · Feb 25.11 · Mar 26.28 · Apr 28.22 · May 29.94 · Jun 31.56 · Jul 32.33 · Aug 32.5 · Sep 31.67 · Oct 29.94 · Nov 27.17 · Dec 25.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00083163 (FT LAUDERDALE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 14.28 · Feb 15.44 · Mar 16.83 · Apr 19.5 · May 21.78 · Jun 23.72 · Jul 24.28 · Aug 24.5 · Sep 24.11 · Oct 22.28 · Nov 18.67 · Dec 16.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00083163 (FT LAUDERDALE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 20.1 · Feb 21.3 · Mar 22.6 · Apr 24.7 · May 26.5 · Jun 28.1 · Jul 28.8 · Aug 28.9 · Sep 28.2 · Oct 26.6 · Nov 23.6 · Dec 21.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 73.41 · Feb 70.1 · Mar 74.93 · Apr 93.73 · May 168.4 · Jun 238.3 · Jul 194.1 · Aug 209.5 · Sep 253.2 · Oct 184.4 · Nov 118.4 · Dec 68.33 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00083163 (FT LAUDERDALE)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading38.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.16 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites11 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,702 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.56 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature25.82 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature22.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Houston ±3.1 °C. Elsewhere: Ginowan (Japan) ±1.9 °C, Okinawa (Japan) ±1.9 °C, Urasoe (Japan) ±1.9 °C, Chikushino-shi (Japan) ±6.9 °C, Chikushino (Japan) ±6.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 15,694 is not 18.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share18.19 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents15,694 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density2,334 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population45,332 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value385,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes58.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate75.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad35.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents16.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents18.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage74.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance16.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher27.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Households with a vehicle available93.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over25,263 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home11.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans90.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Oakland Park

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Weston as an Oakland Park alternative in the same region

25 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Nearest airport: 19.0 km Weston vs 5.0 km Oakland Park+280%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,310 Weston vs €2,853 Oakland Park+51%
  • Unemployment: 3.9% Weston vs 5.8% Oakland Park−32%
  • Foreign residents: 25.8% Weston vs 18.2% Oakland Park+42%
  • Residents: 69,588 Weston vs 45,332 Oakland Park+54%
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³ Weston vs 6.1 µg/m³ Oakland Park−14%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,594 Weston vs €3,594 Oakland Parksame level
Full comparisonMore about Weston

Holly Springs as an Oakland Park alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1061 km, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Nearest airport: 26.0 km Holly Springs vs 5.0 km Oakland Park+420%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,042 Holly Springs vs €2,853 Oakland Park+77%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Holly Springs vs 5.8% Oakland Park−41%
  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Holly Springs vs 18.2% Oakland Park−73%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³ Holly Springs vs 6.1 µg/m³ Oakland Park+24%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,842 Holly Springs vs €3,594 Oakland Park+7%
  • Residents: 50,288 Holly Springs vs 45,332 Oakland Park+11%
Full comparisonMore about Holly Springs

Cities near Oakland Park

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Fort Lauderdale 4.5 km away
Salary
3,694 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Pompano Beach 6.8 km away
Salary
3,077 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Oakland Park, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
York45,342 residentsPalm Springs45,315 residentsBrentwood45,313 residentsPearl City45,295 residentsSalem45,381 residentsBrighton45,395 residents

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Oakland Park in rankings

#6 of 30 in US cities with the highest public-transit commute share

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Oakland Park?

The median gross salary is 3,594 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Oakland Park?

The unemployment rate is 5.76 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Oakland Park?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.15 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Oakland Park?

The published population is 45,332 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Oakland Park?

15,694 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Oakland Park a good place to live?

Oakland Park may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Oakland Park?

North Andrews Gardens, Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderdale Lakes are near Oakland Park. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  2. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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