Oakland is a small town of 535 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $57,656
and a 11.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oakland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oakland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oakland 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: 89.2
Oakland's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oakland costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oakland, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$659
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,656
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oakland's violent crime rate is 5.0 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
5.0 /100k
Property Crime
24.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Oakland, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oakland sees average highs of 32.6°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 69.0 inches of snow per year.
Oakland's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oakland roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,400 and median rent is $659/month.
Oakland's violent crime rate is 5.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 24.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Oakland, PA has a population of 535, a median household income of $57,656, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oakland averages 32.6°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches
with about 69.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Oakland, Pennsylvania is 535 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oakland: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $87,400, median household income $57,656, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
