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Oval, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Oval is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 418. Residents earn $85,625 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
418 Population 380/sq mi density
$85,625 Median Income $33,093 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$2,068 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$85,625 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $2,068/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,625
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,068
78% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.4%
32% higher than US avg

How Oval Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population418
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,625
Per Capita$33,093
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$7,698M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$2,068
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units147
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation824 ft (251 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.5%
Libraries8

Is Oval a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oval receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Oval offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oval is $85,625, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oval is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $2,068 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Oval experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 29.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Oval has a population of 418 with a density of 380 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 3.1% Hispanic.

Population

418
Total Population
380
People / sq mi
38.3yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Oval vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.0%
48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oval vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oval is $85,625, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Oval vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,625
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,093
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$66,728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.4%
32% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,032
County GDP$7,698M

Business (County)

Restaurants281
Healthcare357
Retail419
Manufacturing145

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone76.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Oval is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,068 (78% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,068
78% above US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.6%
Housing Units147
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Effective Rate2.65%
Oval has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall29.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation824 ft (251 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density380/sq mi
Coordinates41.1522°N, 77.1745°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42081
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.5-point margin. 73.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.8%

Winner: Republican by 41.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+85.0%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density380/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.5%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities357
Restaurants281
Retail Stores419

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone76.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.1%

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