Population 4,567 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oakdale Farms
Household size in Oakdale Farms
| Period | Oakdale Farms | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.67 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.59 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.40 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.36 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Oakdale Farms sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Norfolk as a whole, where it has 2.40 people. Only two of Norfolk's 21 neighborhoods have larger households.
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 Oakdale Farms
| Period | Oakdale Farms | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 32.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 32.7 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.1 | 33.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.0 | 35.2 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +3.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Oakdale Farms is young: half of its residents are under 35.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northeast.
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 Oakdale Farms
| Period | Oakdale Farms | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 16.8% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 14.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 15.5% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in Oakdale Farms (24.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Only one other Norfolk neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Oakdale Farms
Renters in Oakdale Farms
| Period | Oakdale Farms | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8% | 53.5% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.9% | 56.4% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.2% | 56.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.1% | 53.8% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Oakdale Farms than nationally: 41.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in Norfolk overall (53.8%). Among homeowners, 37.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Few Norfolk neighborhoods have a lower share of renters: only two of 21.
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 Oakdale Farms
| Period | Oakdale Farms | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.4% of the housing in Oakdale Farms, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Norfolk neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
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 Oakdale Farms
| Period | Oakdale Farms | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1963 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1965 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1965 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1967 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Oakdale Farms is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Oakdale Farms
| Period | Oakdale Farms | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $917 | $946 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $940 | $1,093 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,053 | $1,203 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,276 | $1,451 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$359 | +$505 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oakdale Farms costs $1,276 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Oakdale Farms
Bachelor's degrees in Oakdale Farms
| Period | Oakdale Farms | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 23.9% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 25.4% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 29.5% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 32.4% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Oakdale Farms have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.7%, against 35.6% nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center. Only two of Norfolk's 21 neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Oakdale Farms
| Period | Oakdale Farms | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.4% | 84.9% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 88.8% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 90.8% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +5.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Oakdale Farms is close to the national rate: 88.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Norfolk as a whole (90.8%).
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 Oakdale Farms
| Period | Oakdale Farms | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −3.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oakdale Farms is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Norfolk overall (6.2%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Oakdale Farms 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Farms | 2.72 | 35.0 | 24.4% | 41.1% | 17.4% | 1955 | $1,276 | 21.7% | 88.0% | 5.3% |
| Suburban Acres | 2.14 | 46.7 | 20.8% | 68.1% | 5.2% | 1964 | $1,182 | 33.3% | 84.5% | 6.7% |
| Bay View | 2.36 | 36.4 | 13.6% | 43.5% | 5.9% | 1965 | $1,334 | 25.5% | 91.3% | 4.4% |
| Larrymore Lawns | 2.31 | 33.0 | 19.1% | 78.9% | 11.6% | 1974 | $1,394 | 24.5% | 95.3% | 2.7% |
| West Ocean View | 2.01 | 41.4 | 12.0% | 57.4% | 11.5% | 1965 | $1,333 | 37.5% | 91.5% | 2.7% |
| Roosevelt Gardens Area | 2.40 | 40.1 | 11.2% | 29.1% | 8.0% | 1960 | $1,485 | 27.6% | 90.6% | 7.2% |
| North Meadow Brook | 2.61 | 32.0 | 13.3% | 65.4% | 4.4% | 1959 | $1,761 | 41.7% | 92.7% | 10.0% |
| Fairmont Park | 2.61 | 39.6 | 21.1% | 45.1% | 14.4% | 1959 | $1,373 | 19.2% | 86.3% | 7.3% |
| Colonial Place Riverview | 1.82 | 40.6 | 7.1% | 43.8% | 9.3% | 1954 | $1,627 | 68.5% | 94.9% | 9.0% |
| Larchmont-Edgewater | 2.65 | 32.3 | 4.7% | 24.7% | 6.6% | 1956 | $2,109 | 79.2% | 97.8% | 2.1% |
| East Ocean View | 2.03 | 37.9 | 12.7% | 52.2% | 16.0% | 1997 | $1,619 | 51.1% | 92.3% | 2.8% |
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 Oakdale Farms. 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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