White Oak is a small town of 7,585 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $57,054
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
White Oak stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether White Oak is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All White Oak 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: 94.4
White Oak's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in White Oak costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
White Oak, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$953
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,054
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
White Oak's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.5 /100k
Property Crime
969.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
White Oak is served primarily by Norwin SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
White Oak, PA
National Avg
School District
Norwin SD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
White Oak sees average highs of 38.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
White Oak's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes White Oak roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,700 and median rent is $953/month.
White Oak's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in White Oak are operated by Norwin SD.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
White Oak, PA has a population of 7,585, a median household income of $57,054, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
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.
White Oak averages 38.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
White Oak, PA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 15131, 15642, 15137.
The population of White Oak, Pennsylvania is 7,585 with a median age of 54.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in White Oak: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $120,700, median household income $57,054, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Oak side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
