Oakland Park, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
44,015 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,424 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$352,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$644 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,453 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Broward County
4
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Broward County
6
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 67
Feb 3 0 68
Mar 4 0 71
Apr 3 0 74
May 5 0 78
Jun 9 0 82
Jul 7 0 83
Aug 8 0 83
Sep 9 0 82
Oct 6 0 79
Nov 3 0 74
Dec 2 0 69

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, FL State Senate District 32, FL State House District 98, FL
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Schools

Lloyd Estates Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Fuvis Learning Center
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
City College-Fort Lauderdale
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Holy Cross Hospital
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
Broward Health Imperial Point
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Plantation General Hospital
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Miami International Airport
28 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Palm Beach International Airport
35 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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