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Oakland, PA


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Oakland, Pennsylvania

Oakland, Pennsylvania is 1 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Allegheny county. The town is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. The population of Oakland is 622.

The People and Families of Oakland

In Oakland, about 53% of adults are married. The size of households in Oakland is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakland had a median family income of $37,039. A sizable number of people in Oakland work from home.

Oakland Housing

Of the housing in Oakland, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Oakland, 91% of commuters drive to work. Oakland features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Comparative Profile of Oakland, PA

Comparing Oakland 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity23
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes46
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Housing Recently Built14
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