Omaha metro, NE relocation guide
Moving to Oakland, NE
$207,500Median listing price
PottawattamieArea
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About Oakland
Oakland is a city of about 1,550 people (2020 Census: 1,551) in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The largest town in the Riverside Community School District's area, it sits in the Nishnabotna valley and functions as a small commercial hub for surrounding farm communities (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).

Home prices in Oakland
The median listing price in Oakland is $207,500.
Top places in Oakland
- Historic downtown Oakland
- Oakland city park and aquatic facilities
- Nishnabotna River
- Riverside school facilities
Commuting from Oakland
- Approximate drive to downtown Omaha: **~30–40 minutes** southwest via US-59 to I-80 (approximate, off-peak).
Oakland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oakland, NE?
The median listing price in Oakland is $207,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Oakland, NE?
Approximate drive to downtown Omaha: **~30–40 minutes** southwest via US-59 to I-80 (approximate, off-peak).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.