Best Places to Live in Oakland City, Indiana

Living in Oakland City, IN is a wonderful experience. Located on the western edge of Indiana, this small town is less than an hour away from Indianapolis and Evansville. With its rolling hills, lush forests, and charming downtown area, Oakland City has a lot to offer its residents. The community is very close-knit and there are lots of fun things to do both in town and nearby. There are numerous parks for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming. There’s also plenty of shopping to be done in the downtown area as well as superb restaurants serving up delicious meals. Residents enjoy the laidback atmosphere, spectacular views of the surrounding landscape, and friendly people all around. It's no surprise Oakland City has become such a sought after place to call home!

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Oakland City is 3.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Oakland City jobs have increased by 2.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Oakland City's cost of living is 28.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Oakland City's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Oakland City, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Gibson county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 73.1% to 24.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Oakland City's population is 2,415 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Oakland City is Real Estate: $130,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.2%.

SCHOOLS

Oakland City public schools spend $11,471 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.3 students per teacher in Oakland City. More Education

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Housing Market in Oakland City

It's a good time to buy in Oakland City. Home Appreciation is up 16.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Oakland City is $130,900.

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