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Oakmont, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,712 Population 4,248/sq mi density
$89,055 Median Income $62,358 per capita
$317,700 Home Value $325,996 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 1,743 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$89,055 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$317,700 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakmont, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,055
19% above
$62,358 per capita
Home Value
$317,700
13% above
Zillow: $325,996
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
55% below
1,743/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%
69% above
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Oakmont Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
119%
Home Value
113%
Rent
97%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
169%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakmont a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oakmont residents earn a median household income of $89,055 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,358. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakmont is $317,700 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,996. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 25.5% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Oakmont reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,743/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

57.0% of adults in Oakmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakmont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population6,712
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density4,248/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,055
Per Capita$62,358
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$317,700
Rent$1,125
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$325,996
Housing Units3,680
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent171/100K
Property1,743/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault140/100K
Burglary482/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation903 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.0%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries72

Did You Know?

Oakmont was founded in 1816.
The median home in Oakmont was built in 1960.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.