The Town FilesOakland Park, Florida
City in Broward County · population 44,229 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $385,000
- Household income
- $72,708
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 94
- Median age
- 38.1
Oakland Park is a city of 44,229 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $385,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 99% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 97% of Florida towns, more walkable than 91% of Florida towns.
How Oakland Park ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oakland Park is worth $385,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $72,708, which is more affordable than 30% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,804 a month. 58.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oakland Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $385,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,804 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $72,708 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 58.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Oakland Park
| People | Oakland Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 35.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Oakland Park
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 59.1°F. About 56.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
94 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oakland Park since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 1, 1980 about 0.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 89 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 10, 1983.
Severe weather in Broward County since 1996
Broward County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4709: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Jobs and pay in Broward County
Broward County had 864,520 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,492 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Oakland Park itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Oakland Park
6 public schools with 4,520 students, about 20.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,589 | 22.1 |
| JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 762 | 18.1 |
| NORTH ANDREWS GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 754 | 17.1 |
| OAKLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 548 | 14.8 |
| LLOYD ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 464 | 20.2 |
| SUNFIRE HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 403 | 134.3 |
Towns near Oakland Park
- Wilton Manors, FL1.6 mi · 11,426 people · home $589,200
- Fort Lauderdale, FL2.6 mi · 182,760 people · home $486,700
- Lauderdale Lakes, FL3.1 mi · 35,954 people · home $214,100
- Roosevelt Gardens, FL3.2 mi · 2,749 people · home $309,600
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL3.4 mi · 6,198 people · home $680,900
- Pompano Beach, FL4.5 mi · 112,046 people · home $349,300
- Lauderhill, FL4.7 mi · 74,482 people · home $272,900
- North Lauderdale, FL4.9 mi · 44,794 people · home $307,100
Oakland Park questions
Is Oakland Park, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oakland Park scores better for retirees than 9% of Florida towns and quieter than 15%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Oakland Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Oakland Park is valued at $385,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,708, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,804 a month.
What is the weather like in Oakland Park?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 59.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Oakland Park get tornadoes?
94 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oakland Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 1, 1980. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)