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 2026 the population of Oakley is 47,557. The population is expected to grow to 49,553 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.83%.
The median age of Oakley residents is 37.
The diversity index of Oakley is 86.2, 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 $163,955 and projected to be $187,538 in 2031. Per capita income is $49,945, projected to be $57,526 in 2031. 8.31% of households – 3,954 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,992,174 and the average disposable income is $118,189.
There are 14,875 housing units in Oakley; 11,494 are owner-occupied, 2,974 are rented, and 407 are vacant. The average home value is $758,992, with 2,236 homes built in 2010 or later, and 259 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 579 businesses in Oakley, employing 4,917 workers and pulling from a labor force of 22,163 age 16 and above. 6,111 workers commute into Oakley from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
15,988 residents both live and work in/around Oakley. The average travel time is 40.3 minutes. 1.53% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 13.91% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 16,054 drive alone, 1,956 carpool, and 277 take public transportation. 213 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,646 residents work from home.
8,456 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 4,046 have associates degrees, 6,810 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,096 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
