At a Glance
Median Income
$85,068
$36,315 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
Zillow: $338,026
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
2,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Oley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oley residents earn a median household income of $85,068 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,315. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oley is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,026. Median rent is $1,354/month, with 21.0% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Oley reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,249/100K.
Education
34.3% of adults in Oley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,232
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,068
Per Capita$36,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,354
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$338,026
Housing Units538
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property2,249/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation421 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Oley was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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