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Oakmont, PA

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Affordability Score: 71/100

Population: 6,307 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Oakmont, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 6,307 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (71/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $92,782, median home value of $334,500, median rent of $1,190 per month, and 58.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,299 per month (studio $1,001, 1BR $1,077, 3BR $1,661, 4BR $1,789).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Oakmont, PA include income, education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 5.6% and poverty 5.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$92,782
Median household income
Education A+
58.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.6x
Home value $334,500 vs income
Commute C-
26 min
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,299/mo
2BR fair market rent (17% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$92,782
▲ 50% vs national
Per Capita Income
$63,876
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$334,500
▲ 22% vs national
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
Owner Occupied
55.8%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,299/mo
▲ 8% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,001
1BR
$1,077
2BR
$1,299
3BR
$1,661
4BR
$1,789

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
58.6%
▲ 29 ppt vs national
High School+
77.0%
Median Age
44.0
Avg. Commute
26 min
▼ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Oakmont, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B (71/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 6,307. This area performs well in income and education and rent. Data was unavailable for safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Oakmont, PA affordable?
Oakmont, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B (71/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $92,782. Median home value is $334,500.
What is the cost of living in Oakmont?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,190/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,299/mo. Median home value $334,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →