Living in Oakmont, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakmont · Census data 2020–2024
Oakmont has 6,702 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $92,782 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $334,500, the median rent is $1,190/month.
Oakmont at a glance
- Population
- 6,702
- Median age
- 44State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,782State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $334,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,190/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Oakmont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oakmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oakmont the median home value is $334,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,190 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,345 a month in housing costs.
Oakmont median household income
The median household income in Oakmont is $92,782 and the income per person is $63,876. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Oakmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,487
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.04
Oakmont demographics
- Population
- 6,702
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 3,219
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakmont ›
Education in Oakmont
58.6% of adults 25 and older in Oakmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 27.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakmont
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Oakmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmont | 6,702 | $92,782 | $334,500 | $1,190 |
| Verona | 2,524 | $48,733 | $145,200 | $919 |
| Harmar | 3,075 | $65,075 | $206,200 | $935 |
| Blawnox | 1,439 | $60,333 | $173,000 | $807 |
| Cheswick | 1,661 | $75,000 | $196,200 | $1,148 |
| O'Hara | 9,109 | $117,276 | $401,300 | $2,175 |
| Fox Chapel | 5,246 | $243,625 | $900,600 | — |
| Harwick | 899 | $60,179 | $134,800 | $964 |
| Springdale | 3,319 | $65,893 | $153,900 | $895 |
More for people moving to Oakmont
Oakmont ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Oakmont: FAQ
What is the median household income in Oakmont, PA?
The median household income in Oakmont is $92,782, 19% higher than 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 Oakmont?
The median home value in Oakmont is $334,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Oakmont?
The median gross rent in Oakmont is $1,190 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Oakmont, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Oakmont?
The median age in Oakmont is 44 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Oakmont?
The average commute to work in Oakmont is 26 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakmont?
The unemployment rate in Oakmont is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakmont?
58.6% of adults in Oakmont 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.
Last updated: