Oakdale is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 7,430 people and two associated neighborhoods, Oakdale is the 231st largest community in New York. Housing costs in Oakdale are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New York.Oakdale is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 87.76% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Oakdale is a town of professionals, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Oakdale who work in teaching (15.56%), management occupations (12.17%), and healthcare (10.19%). Of important note, Oakdale is also a town of artists. Oakdale has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Oakdale’s character. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 9.22% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Oakdale is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Oakdale a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Oakdale has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Oakdale’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Oakdale is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. The citizens of Oakdale are among the most well-educated in the nation: 49.87% of adults in Oakdale have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Oakdale in 2022 was $65,291, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $261,164 for a family of four. Oakdale is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Oakdale home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Oakdale residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Oakdale include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English. The most common language spoken in Oakdale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Chinese.
