Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
White Oak is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 7,520. Residents earn $64,838 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, White Oak receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. White Oak offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in White Oak is $64,838, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in White Oak is $145,000, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $999 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
White Oak is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 102 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,045 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.
31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
White Oak experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,838 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,085 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.10% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $145,000 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $189,753 |
| Median List Price | $240,000 |
| Median List Price | $240,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $95 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 40.9% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $999 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.10% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 102.0/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 12.8/100K |
| Robbery | 63.7/100K |
| Assault | 25.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,045.4/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 165.7/100K |
| Theft | 790.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 89.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.4 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,218 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3388°N, 79.7961°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,136/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |