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Compare Oildale to La Mesa

This post compares Oildale, California to La Mesa, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Oildale (CDP) La Mesa (city)
Population 34,496 59,479
Income (median) $40,558 $50,460
Home Value (median) $136,100 $455,800
White 85% 72%
Black 2% 7%
Asian 0% 5%
With Kids 37% 27%
Age (median) 32 36
Rentals 63% 58%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Oildale or La Mesa?
A: Oildale has a smaller population count than La Mesa: 34496 compared with 59479 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Oildale or in La Mesa?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Oildale.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Oildale or La Mesa?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Oildale.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Oildale does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 63% for Oildale versus 58% for La Mesa.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Oildale may include: El-Cajon, Turlock, and Brawley.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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