Oakley, California Income Statistics
Oakley Wealth Score
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Oakley Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Oakley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $135,113 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $76,912 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 7.0% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 18.1% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 25.2% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Oakley is about 36% higher than in California. Income has been growing faster in Oakley (7.0%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 18% of adults in Oakley earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, about the same as the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Oakley, California grew by 74.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $135,113 in 2024. That's an average of about 7.0% per year.
Oakley has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2012, its income was 41% higher. The gap has widened from 51% in 2009 to 68% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Oakley
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 7,682 households (66.3% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 14.5% of households in Oakley had an income under $35,000 and 43.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Oakley has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (25.2% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (7.6% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 448 | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 241 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 336 | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 655 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 466 | 4.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 881 | 7.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 869 | 7.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,612 | 22.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,153 | 18.6% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,918 | 25.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 11,580 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 5,552 residents (18.1% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 21.1% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.3% of Oakley residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 28.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Oakley has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (18.1% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (6.9% vs 9.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 4,383 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,185 | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,618 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,833 | 9.2% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,117 | 6.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,775 | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,202 | 13.7% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,077 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 5,552 | 18.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 30,742 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 14.3% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Oakley
| Metric | Oakley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.547 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $91,162 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $65,333 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 28.3% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Oakley, it is 0.547, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 40% more than women's income in Oakley, California. Over a 35-year career, a 40% wage gap accumulates to roughly $904,015 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Oakley, California has widened from about 19% to 28% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 33% in 2019, and was narrowest at 14% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $14,655 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Oakley widened by 8.9 points while California's narrowed by 4.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Oakley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 16.8% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 40 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,310 people are unemployed in Oakley, California.
The average commute time in Oakley is 40 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Oakley, California has fallen from 10.8% to 6.4% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.1% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.6% in 2019.
Oakley has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2017-2020 (as much as 1.8 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 1.2 points higher.
Oakley, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oakley, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley, CA | 37,873 | $135,113 #2/3 | 7.0%/yr #1/3 | 6.4% #2/3 | 0.547 #1/3 |
| Brentwood, CA | 48,932 | $139,065 | 4.9%/yr | 6.2% | 0.547 |
| Antioch, CA | 105,266 | $96,783 | 5.1%/yr | 7.7% | 0.558 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oakley, California has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Oakley, California.
How Wealthy Is Oakley, California?
Oakley has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $135,113, about 36% higher than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Oakley, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Oakley, California rose 75%, from $77,335 to $135,113. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +75% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Oakley in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Oakley, California was $129,163, up 4% from $123,937 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Oakley in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Oakley, California was $101,997. By 2024 it had risen 32% to $135,113.
What is the Gini coefficient in Oakley, California?
The Gini coefficient in Oakley is 0.547. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Oakley, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Oakley, California has widened from about 19% to 28% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 33% in 2019, and was narrowest at 14% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $14,655 since 2009.
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