Oreland, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,036 Population 3,997/sq mi density
$110,100 Median Income $56,608 per capita
$401,000 Home Value $512,959 Zillow
$1,182 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$110,100 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$401,000 home value, $1,182/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Oreland, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$110,100
47% above
$56,608 per capita
Home Value
$401,000
42% above
Zillow: $512,959
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
2% above
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
57.8%
72% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Oreland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
147%
Home Value
142%
Rent
102%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oreland a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oreland residents earn a median household income of $110,100 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,608. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oreland is $401,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,959. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 26.1% 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 1954.

Education

57.8% of adults in Oreland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oreland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population6,036
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density3,997/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,100
Per Capita$56,608
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600

Housing

A+
Home Value$401,000
Rent$1,182
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$512,959
Housing Units2,295
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation238 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries53

Did You Know?

The median home in Oreland was built in 1954.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.