Oakmont, PA

Oakmont, Pennsylvania

Oakmont, Pennsylvania is 9 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Allegheny county. The town is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. The population of Oakmont is 6,911.

The People and Families of Oakmont

In Oakmont, about 48% of adults are married. Adults in Oakmont are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Oakmont has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakmont had a median family income of $57,821. Oakmont is one of the richer towns in Pennsylvania. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. The people of Oakmont can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Oakmont political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $10,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Oakmont Housing

Of the housing in Oakmont, approximately 59% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Oakmont than most places in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Oakmont, 90% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Oakmont, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Oakmont Almanac

Oakmont Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Oakmont Public Libraries

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Oakmont Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Oakmont residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Oakmont High Schools (2004)

RIVERVIEW HS
412-828-1800
Serves 664 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Oakmont Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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