Oakley sits along the California Delta and serves as a hub for light industrial, commercial, and sustainable development. The Contra Costa Logistics Center exemplifies successful brownfield redevelopment, generating over 1,000 jobs and incorporating energy-efficient infrastructure, including solar-ready rooftops and LED lighting.
As of 2025 the population of Oakley is 47,506. The population is expected to grow to 49,786 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.94%.
The median age of Oakley residents is 37.
The diversity index of Oakley is 86.1, meaning that there is a 86% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Oakley is $155,585 and projected to be $175,292 in 2030. Per capita income is $46,734, projected to be $52,575 in 2030. 7.44% of households – 3,535 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,772,557 and the average disposable income is $112,099.
There are 14,695 housing units in Oakley; 11,322 are owner-occupied, 2,943 are rented, and 430 are vacant. The average home value is $737,255, with 1,843 homes built in 2010 or later, and 185 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 577 businesses in Oakley, employing 4,812 workers and pulling from a labor force of 21,545 age 16 and above. 6,428 workers commute into Oakley from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
15,068 residents both live and work in/around Oakley. The average travel time is 41.9 minutes. 2.38% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 17.13% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 15,819 drive alone, 1,879 carpool, and 465 take public transportation. 229 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,136 residents work from home.
8,834 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 4,015 have associates degrees, 6,414 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,932 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-12
