Ancient Oaks is a small town of 7,363 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $121,181
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ancient Oaks stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ancient Oaks is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ancient Oaks city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 98.4
Ancient Oaks's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ancient Oaks costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ancient Oaks, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$385,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,754
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$121,181
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ancient Oaks's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.3 /100k
Property Crime
609.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ancient Oaks is served primarily by East Penn SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ancient Oaks, PA
National Avg
School District
East Penn SD
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
56.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ancient Oaks sees average highs of 37.6°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.1 inches of snow per year.
Ancient Oaks's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ancient Oaks roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $385,900 and median rent is $1,754/month.
Ancient Oaks's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 609.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ancient Oaks are operated by East Penn SD.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 56.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ancient Oaks, PA has a population of 7,363, a median household income of $121,181, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ancient Oaks averages 37.6°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches
with about 33.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ancient Oaks, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18062.
The population of Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania is 7,363 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ancient Oaks: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $385,900, median household income $121,181, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ancient Oaks side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.