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Oakdale, PA


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Oakdale, Pennsylvania

Oakdale, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 10 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Pittsburgh area. There are 1,551 residents in Oakdale.

The People and Families of Oakdale

In Oakdale, about 63% of adults are married. When people think of Oakdale, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakdale had a median family income of $55,865. Most of the residents of Oakdale tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Oakdale is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Oakdale folks tended to give their money ($4,300) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Oakdale Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Oakdale that were owner-occupied was 83%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Oakdale, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oakdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOakdale Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oakdale People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Oakdale Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Oakdale Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Oakdale Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Oakdale, PA

Comparing Oakdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men87
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity55
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone31
Housing Recently Built37
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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