Oakley's proximity to the Delta and key employment centers in the San Francisco Bay Area make it an ideal location to live and raise a family. Encouraged by the availability of relatively affordable new housing, the town is among the fastest growing in the state. It offers such amenities as shopping centers and a downtown business district, two middle and four elementary schools, high school, a large community park, and a variety of clubs and service organizations.
Demographic Profile
The City of Oakley was incorporated on July 1, 1999. It is located in eastern Contra Costa County, near the cities of Antioch, Brentwood and Pittsburg. It is 55 miles east of San Francisco and 55 miles southwest of Sacramento.
Population
City of Oakley: 33,250*
* Sources: Association of Bay Area Governments: Projections 2007, California Association of realtors Economic Profile March 2006, Claritas Demographic Snap Shot 2005 Report
| White |
18,206 |
| Hispanic |
6,399 |
| Two/more races |
953 |
| African American |
1,330 |
| Asian American |
997.5 |
| Native American |
332.5 |
| Pacific Islander |
65 |
| Other |
5,920 |
Average Household Size: 3.21
Economic Data
- Approximately 70% of Oakley's workforce is employed outside of the City
- According to the Strategic Economic Assessment Report of March 2001:
- Oakley's economy currently yields 2200 jobs
- Oakley residents account for under 1% of the county's total employment
- Oakley is home to more than 2% of the county's population
- Over one-third of jobs in Oakley are in retail or personal services
- Oakley has a highly skilled, highly educated labor force
- Oakley's median household income is $64,868, higher than the county's or those of neighboring cities
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Who to Call
Oakley Police Dept: (925) 625-6700
Emergency Services: 911
Non-emergency: (925) 625-8060
ECC Fire Protection District
Administrative matters and information: (925) 634-3400
Fire and emergency services: 911 Contacts at the City Click here
Oakley Library
(Located in the Freedom High School Complex) 1050 Neroly Road Oakley, CA 94561-2195 (Directions) Phone: (925) 625-2400 Transit Services
Tri Delta Transit - (Local service provider to Oakley residents) (925) 754-4040 www.trideltatransit.com
Utilities Oakley Disposal Service
Office Address: 3221 Main Street, Suite 100 Oakley, CA 94561 (925) 757-7660 (925) 625-7678 (fax)
Diablo Water District
2107 Main Street Oakley (Raley's shopping center) (925) 625-3798.
Ironhouse Sanitary District
450 Walnut Meadows Dr P.O. Box 1105 Oakley CA 94561 (925) 625-2279 (925) 625-0169 (fax)
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