Living in Oliver, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oliver · Census data 2020–2024
Oliver has 2,041 residents with a median age of 51.6. The median household income is $62,895 (19% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $195,500, the median rent is $675/month.
Oliver at a glance
- Population
- 2,041
- Median age
- 51.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $62,895State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $195,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $675/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Oliver a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Oliver
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oliver the median home value is $195,500, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,397 a month in housing costs.
Oliver median household income
The median household income in Oliver is $62,895 and the income per person is $33,388. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Oliver: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,032
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.34
Oliver demographics
- Population
- 2,041
- Median age
- 51.6
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 870
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oliver ›
Education in Oliver
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Oliver have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oliver
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Oliver vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver | 2,041 | $62,895 | $195,500 | $675 |
| McVeytown | 363 | $69,205 | $127,500 | $756 |
| Mattawana | 334 | $79,583 | $210,000 | $886 |
| Strodes Mills | 836 | $88,333 | $148,500 | — |
| Longfellow | 110 | $64,063 | $116,100 | — |
| Menno | 2,062 | $72,639 | $238,000 | $770 |
| Bratton | 1,375 | $63,375 | $159,300 | $827 |
| Allensville | 389 | $69,000 | $168,100 | $817 |
| Belleville | 1,951 | $65,677 | $179,900 | $744 |
More for people moving to Oliver
Oliver ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Oliver: FAQ
What is the median household income in Oliver, PA?
The median household income in Oliver is $62,895, 19% lower 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 Oliver?
The median home value in Oliver is $195,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Oliver?
The median gross rent in Oliver is $675 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Oliver, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Oliver?
The median age in Oliver is 51.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Oliver?
The average commute to work in Oliver is 29 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oliver?
The unemployment rate in Oliver is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oliver?
12.2% of adults in Oliver 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: