Population 5,471 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Oak Park
Household size in North Oak Park
| Period | North Oak Park | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.76 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.06 | 2.82 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.97 | 2.83 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.48 | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
North Oak Park is a place of small households, averaging 1.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.46, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Oak Park
| Period | North Oak Park | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 36.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 38.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.9 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.2, North Oak Park is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Oak Park
| Period | North Oak Park | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in North Oak Park: 15.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Oak Park
Renters in North Oak Park
| Period | North Oak Park | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.4% | 37.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.7% | 40.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.5% | 39.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.5% | 37.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Oak Park rent: 67.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than a quarter of owners (27.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Oak Park
| Period | North Oak Park | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Oak Park: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Sacramento area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.2 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Oak Park
| Period | North Oak Park | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in North Oak Park is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1945 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Oak Park
| Period | North Oak Park | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $881 | $1,199 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $967 | $1,254 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,191 | $1,488 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,820 | $2,018 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$939 | +$818 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Oak Park pays $1,820 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Sacramento area ($2,018). Rents are up $939 a month from 2006–10, a 107% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Oak Park
Bachelor's degrees in North Oak Park
| Period | North Oak Park | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 30.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 30.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.8% | 33.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.6% | 37.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +24.0 pts | +7.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Oak Park: 49.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 24.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Oak Park
| Period | North Oak Park | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.0% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 89.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.2% | 89.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in North Oak Park never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Oak Park
| Period | North Oak Park | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −14.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Oak Park runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 14.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Oak Park compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oak Park | 1.97 | 34.2 | 15.1% | 67.5% | 7.1% | 1962 | $1,820 | 49.6% | 87.2% | 4.6% |
| Central Oak Park | 2.56 | 35.9 | 12.3% | 63.4% | 11.4% | 1951 | $1,597 | 39.3% | 85.7% | 10.8% |
| Curtis Park | 2.09 | 44.9 | 3.1% | 38.7% | 4.8% | 1941 | $1,972 | 67.9% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
| South Oak Park | 3.25 | 37.5 | 25.2% | 44.3% | 7.6% | 1962 | $1,855 | 15.4% | 65.8% | 9.0% |
| East Sacramento | 2.07 | 41.7 | 3.8% | 32.5% | 7.0% | 1954 | $2,386 | 73.8% | 98.2% | 4.4% |
| Colonial Heights | 2.78 | 37.9 | 13.9% | 37.2% | 9.0% | 1953 | $1,744 | 43.9% | 94.8% | 10.9% |
| Midtown | 1.52 | 33.6 | 4.1% | 89.0% | 8.6% | 1972 | $1,683 | 61.8% | 97.3% | 4.9% |
| North City Farms | 2.79 | 36.9 | 5.9% | 35.4% | 9.0% | 1951 | $2,101 | 32.2% | 78.1% | 4.0% |
| Lawrence Park | 2.59 | 39.9 | 16.0% | 49.7% | 4.5% | 1960 | $1,745 | 21.4% | 76.1% | 11.8% |
| Land Park | 2.23 | 45.0 | 6.9% | 28.4% | 5.7% | 1942 | $2,043 | 69.5% | 96.1% | 1.0% |
| Richmond Grove | 1.79 | 38.7 | 6.7% | 77.1% | 10.1% | 1961 | $1,698 | 60.3% | 88.7% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Oak Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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