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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 79.0% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.0% |
| 57% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,419 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,644 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,352 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,347 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,954 |
| County GDP | $31,739M |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Healthcare | 1,107 |
| Retail | 1,187 |
| Manufacturing | 349 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
| Census Median | $404,700 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $397,450 |
| Median List Price | $397,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $176 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,830 |
| 57% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,048/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.7 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 409 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5361°N, 75.5858°W |
| County FIPS | 42077 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.9% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,195/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Retail Stores | 1,187 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |