Living in Oakland, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakland · Census data 2020–2024
Oakland has 1,409 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $77,500 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $166,700, the median rent is $1,565/month.
Oakland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oakland at a glance
- Population
- 1,409
- Median age
- 51.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $77,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $166,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,565/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Oakland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oakland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oakland the median home value is $166,700, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,565 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,218 a month in housing costs.
Oakland median household income
The median household income in Oakland is $77,500 and the income per person is $35,366. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Oakland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 639
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.47
Oakland demographics
- Population
- 1,409
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 570
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakland ›
Education in Oakland
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Oakland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Oakland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1,409 | $77,500 | $166,700 | $1,565 |
| Rouseville | 460 | $58,382 | $62,500 | $953 |
| Cornplanter | 2,368 | $68,929 | $112,000 | $846 |
| Sugarcreek | 4,716 | $63,987 | $108,200 | $802 |
| Oil City | 9,468 | $51,316 | $74,100 | $821 |
| Hasson Heights | 1,351 | $74,489 | $114,800 | $858 |
| Cooperstown | 374 | $60,417 | $112,900 | $942 |
| Cherrytree | 1,234 | $56,971 | $141,900 | $788 |
| Jackson | 828 | $66,250 | $135,200 | $725 |
More for people moving to Oakland
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What is the median household income in Oakland, PA?
The median household income in Oakland is $77,500, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oakland?
The median home value in Oakland is $166,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Oakland?
The median gross rent in Oakland is $1,565 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Oakland, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Oakland?
The median age in Oakland is 51.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Oakland?
The average commute to work in Oakland is 23 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakland?
The unemployment rate in Oakland is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakland?
17.6% of adults in Oakland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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