NEIGHBORHOOD
Oak Park
California · San Diego · 13,822 residents · 1.86 sq mi
The short version
With 13,822 people, Oak Park is a neighborhood in San Diego. The foreign-born share is 31%. 49% of homes are owner-occupied. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 7,427 people per square mile. The median age is 34.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Oak Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,822
Population density
7,427 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.86 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,240
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,561
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
Retail trade7.4%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Other services4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Public administration2.3%
Education & health services2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$591,147
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,998
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.20 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(1,905)
Black18.5%(2,551)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(5,417)
Asian24.1%(3,330)
Other4.5%(619)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(1,905)
Black18.5%(2,551)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(5,417)
Asian24.1%(3,330)
Other4.5%(619)
Diversity Score
92
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
30.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Oak Park, San Diego, California?
Oak Park, San Diego, California has about 13,822 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Oak Park, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Oak Park, San Diego, California earns about $71,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Oak Park, San Diego, California expensive?
In Oak Park, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $591,147, and the typical rent is about $1,998 a month.
How educated are people in Oak Park, San Diego, California?
About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Park, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Oak Park, San Diego, California?
About 17.9% of people in Oak Park, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San DiegoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024