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Oakdale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,465 Population 3,117/sq mi density
$94,107 Median Income $46,332 per capita
$175,500 Home Value $341,496 Zillow
$1,076 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,538 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$94,107 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,500 home value, $1,076/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakdale, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,107
25% above
$46,332 per capita
Home Value
$175,500
38% below
Zillow: $341,496
Median Rent
$1,076/mo
7% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
64% below
1,538/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Oakdale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oakdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
125%
Home Value
62%
Rent
93%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakdale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oakdale residents earn a median household income of $94,107 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,332. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakdale is $175,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,496. Median rent is $1,076/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Oakdale reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,538/100K.

Education

28.6% of adults in Oakdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakdale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,465
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density3,117/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,107
Per Capita$46,332
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,500
Rent$1,076
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$341,496
Housing Units706
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent136/100K
Property1,538/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation901 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Oakdale was founded in 1892.
The median home in Oakdale was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.