White Oak, PA

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.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,520 Population 1,136/sq mi density
$64,838 Median Income $42,085 per capita
$145,000 Home Value $189,753 Zillow
$999 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
102 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,838 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,000 home value, $999/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K (73% below avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,838
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $145,000
49% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 102/100K
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.0%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $999
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,520
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density1,136/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,838
Per Capita$42,085
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,000
Rent$999
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$189,753

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property1,045/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary166/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation1,218 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+96.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Libraries72

Is White Oak a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

White Oak has a population of 7,520 with a density of 1,136 people per square mile. The median age is 54.3 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.7%), with 3% Black.

Population

7,520
Total Population
1,136
People / sq mi
54.3yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
6.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White Oak vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

White Oak vs U.S. Average

The median household income in White Oak is $64,838, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: White Oak vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,838
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,085
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Work from Home18.0%

Walkability

The median home value in White Oak is $145,000, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $999 (14% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $189,753.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$145,000
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$189,753
Median List Price$240,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$240,000
$/Sq Ft$95
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.9%
Price Drops40.9%
Inventory22

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$999
14% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate6.10%

Health Metrics: White Oak vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities4,791
White Oak has a violent crime rate of 102 per 100,000 residents, 73% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,045 per 100,000 (47% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: White Oak vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent102.0/100K
73% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape12.8/100K
Robbery63.7/100K
Assault25.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,045.4/100K
47% below US avg
Burglary165.7/100K
Theft790.4/100K
Vehicle Theft89.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
White Oak has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,218 ft (371 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²)
Population Density1,136/sq mi
Coordinates40.3388°N, 79.7961°W
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.0%
8% below US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,136/sq mi
Total Area6.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Work from Home18.0%

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