What are the schools like in Oley, PA?

Oley is served primarily by Oley Valley SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Oley?

The median household income in Oley, PA is $76,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Oley, PA?

Oley has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.2 inches.

Oley, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Oley, PA affordable or expensive?

Oley's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oley is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $200,000 and the median rent is $1,210 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oley, PA?

Oley has a violent crime rate of 96.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 473.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oley, PA a Good Place to Live?

Oley is a small town of 1,131 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $76,000 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Oley stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oley 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: 98.1

Oley's overall cost of living index is 98.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oley costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oley, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,210	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oley's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.6 /100k

Property Crime

473.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Oley is served primarily by Oley Valley SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oley, PA	National Avg
School District	Oley Valley SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oley sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 4.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oley, PA
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	4.2"

Demographics

Metric	Oley, PA	National Avg
Population	1,131	—
Median Age	49.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Oley

Oley, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19547

Oley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oley, PA affordable or expensive?

Oley's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oley roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $200,000 and median rent is $1,210/month.

What is the crime rate in Oley, PA?

Oley's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oley?

Public schools in Oley are operated by Oley Valley SD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oley, PA a good place to live?

Oley, PA has a population of 1,131, a median household income of $76,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Oley?

Oley averages 39.0°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 4.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oley?

Oley, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19547.

What is the population of Oley?

The population of Oley, Pennsylvania is 1,131 with a median age of 49.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oley?

Key numbers for living in Oley: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $200,000, median household income $76,000, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.