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Compare Oildale to Salinas

This post compares Oildale, California to Salinas, 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) Salinas (city)
Population 34,496 156,811
Income (median) $40,558 $36,201
Home Value (median) $136,100 $342,100
White 85% 56%
Black 2% 1%
Asian 0% 5%
With Kids 37% 50%
Age (median) 32 30
Rentals 63% 55%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Oildale or Salinas?
A: Oildale has a much smaller population count than Salinas: 34496 compared with 156811 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Oildale or Salinas?
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 55% for Salinas.

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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