City safety & data profile

Oakland ParkFL

Oakland Park, FL is a 44K-resident city in Broward County with a median household income of $72,708.

Broward County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Oakland Park, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Oakland Park has a population larger than 76% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $385,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

44K
Population
Top 24%
By size
$72,708
Median income
$385,000
Median home
12.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Oakland Park

Oakland Park posts a median household income higher than 40% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Oakland Park area.

Top 60%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Oakland Park

Where Oakland Park income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$72,708 Bottom 40% higher than 40% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Oakland Park, FL beyond the headline numbers

Oakland Park sits inside Broward County, Florida, at roughly 26.17°N, -80.13°W. Population 44,319, $72,708 median household income. Median home value $385,000, median rent $1,804. Poverty rate 12.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Oakland Park's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.1%, then high blood pressure at 35.8%. 1 hospital in/around Oakland Park, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Oakland Park from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
44,319
Oakland Park
Median Income
$72,708
+7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$385,000
+69% vs avg
Median Age
38.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Broward County) - Oakland Park's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.0M+11%
Median Income
$77,633+51%
Median Home Value
$414,600+128%
Poverty Rate
12.2%-15%
Unemployment
5.4%-55%

Economics

Economics indicators for Oakland Park, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,804/mo
Poverty Rate
12.1% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.8%
Work From Home 11.9%
Public Transit 2.5%

Population

White 36.2%
African American 27.1%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.1%
High Blood Pressure
35.8%
Obesity
32.4%
Physical Inactivity
28.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
19%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.7%
Current Smoking
15.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Diabetes
13.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.7%
Annual Checkup 77.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.8%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Oakland Park, FL? ▼
Oakland Park, FL has a population of 44,319 people, located in Broward County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Oakland Park? ▼
The median household income in Oakland Park, FL is $72,708 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
What is the median home value in Oakland Park? ▼
The median home value in Oakland Park, FL is $385,000. Median rent is $1,804/month.
What are the top health concerns in Oakland Park? ▼
The top health indicators in Oakland Park include Short Sleep Duration (41.1%), High Blood Pressure (35.8%), Obesity (32.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Oakland Park? ▼
Oakland Park has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Oakland Park? ▼
The median age in Oakland Park, FL is 38.1 years. 27.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Oakland Park, FL is located in Broward County, Florida. With a population of 44K and a $72,708 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Oakland Park area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Oakland Park's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Oakland Park area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Broward County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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