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Oak Hills

Pennsylvania · 2,513 residents · 3.369 sq mi
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Oak Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,800. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,513
+8%since 2000
from 2,335 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
746 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+24%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Oak Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,926
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,078 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,343
+164%since 2000
from $22,106 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+15%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+18%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,285)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(94)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,406)
Black3.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score10.3%(258)
Diversity Score
10
+154%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Hills, Pennsylvania?

Oak Hills, Pennsylvania has about 2,513 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Hills, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oak Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $90,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Oak Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $285,800, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% of people in Oak Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Hills, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Hills, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 318 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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