Ancient Oaks, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Ancient Oaks is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 7,731. Residents earn $119,419 per year, which is 59% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
7,731 Population 3,195/sq mi density
$119,419 Median Income $52,644 per capita
$404,700 Home Value
$1,830 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$119,419 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$404,700 home value, $1,830/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $119,419
59% higher than US avg
Home Value $404,700
44% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.9%
69% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,830
57% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

How Ancient Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,731
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density3,195/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,419
Per Capita$52,644
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$31,739M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$404,700
Rent$1,830
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation409 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.9%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Libraries9

Is Ancient Oaks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ancient Oaks receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ancient Oaks stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ancient Oaks is $119,419, which is significantly higher than the national average — 59% above $75,149. This places Ancient Oaks among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ancient Oaks is $404,700, 44% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,830 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Ancient Oaks is a highly educated community — 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ancient Oaks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ancient Oaks has a population of 7,731 with a density of 3,195 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.1%), with 2.1% Black.

Population

7,731
Total Population
3,195
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Ancient Oaks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.0%
1% above US avg
Spanish21.0%
57% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ancient Oaks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ancient Oaks is $119,419, which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Ancient Oaks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$119,419
59% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,644
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
IRS Avg AGI$79,347

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,954
County GDP$31,739M

Business (County)

Restaurants801
Healthcare1,107
Retail1,187
Manufacturing349

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Work from Home22.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Ancient Oaks is $404,700, 44% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,830 (57% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$404,700
44% above US avg
Median List Price$397,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$397,450
$/Sq Ft$176
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio102.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,830
57% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Rate1.78%

Health Metrics: Ancient Oaks vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.3%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access88.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,107

Crime Rates: Ancient Oaks vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Safety Score

Ancient Oaks has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches
28% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation409 ft (125 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density3,195/sq mi
Coordinates40.5361°N, 75.5858°W
County FIPS42077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.9%
69% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,195/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities1,107
Restaurants801
Retail Stores1,187

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Work from Home22.5%

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