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Oakdale, California

city · Stanislaus County

At a glance

23,194
Population
$457,900
Median home value (all homes)
51% above U.S. median
$558,603
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,559/mo
Median rent
16% above U.S. median
$83,091
Median household income
6% above U.S. median
35.4 min
Average commute
85.2%
Homes with broadband
32.93%
Locations with fiber available
10.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 120 — 20% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing69% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities18% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost90% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates85.5%
College graduates22.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Stanislaus County Economic Develpment
The Stanislaus County Economic Development Unit of the Chief Executive Office focuses on land inventory development to support job creation, incentives program development and maintenance, and collaborations with city partners for planning and annexations, as well as regional tourism outreach.
region California Central Valley Economic Development Corporation
Regional marketing group promoting job creation and investment attraction across six Central Valley counties, offering site location assistance, data, incentives information, and real estate resources.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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