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Oakmont, PA


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Oakmont, PA

Comparing Oakmont 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity15
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Housing Recently Built27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime77
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