The Town FilesOakwood, Georgia
City in Hall County · population 4,822 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $306,700
- Household income
- $67,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 31.8
Oakwood is a city of 4,822 people in Hall County, Georgia. The median home is worth $306,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Oakwood ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oakwood is worth $306,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $67,917, which is more affordable than 17% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,560 a month. 43.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oakwood | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,560 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $67,917 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 43.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Oakwood
| People | Oakwood | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Oakwood
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 33.7°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oakwood since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 13, 1973 about 5.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Hall County since 1996
Hall County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Hall County
Hall County had 101,986 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,932 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Oakwood itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Oakwood
3 public schools with 2,590 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hall High School | 9-12 | 1,248 | 16.9 |
| West Hall Middle School | 6-8 | 841 | 12.4 |
| Oakwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 501 | 14.3 |
Towns near Oakwood
- Flowery Branch, GA4.0 mi · 9,391 people · home $442,500
- Gainesville, GA5.7 mi · 42,296 people · home $382,200
- Braselton, GA8.9 mi · 13,403 people · home $459,400
- Buford, GA9.3 mi · 17,144 people · home $368,700
- Hoschton, GA11.8 mi · 2,666 people · home $386,300
- Sugar Hill, GA12.7 mi · 25,076 people · home $413,400
- Cumming, GA14.3 mi · 7,318 people · home $382,900
- Auburn, GA14.6 mi · 7,495 people · home $299,700
Oakwood questions
Is Oakwood, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oakwood scores better for retirees than 11% of Georgia towns and quieter than 30%. 10.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.8).
How much does a house cost in Oakwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Oakwood is valued at $306,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,917, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,560 a month.
What is the weather like in Oakwood?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Oakwood get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oakwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 13, 1973. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)