The West Falls, Elyria, Ohio, 1908
Oakdale’s story
134 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1908.
- 1892Oakdale is settled
OakdalePA
A town of 1,413, settled in 1892.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Lee Paxton · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,413
2025 Census estimate · −4.5% since 2020
Typical home
$347K
+1.5% in a year
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
44.6
years
Jobs based here
124
A commuter town
Is Oakdale a good place to live?
The best of Oakdale’s subject grades are an A+ for schools and an A− for incomes and health; the weakest is a C for hazard risk. Only 9 of the 530 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower property crime rate than Oakdale. Oakdale is more walkable than 74% of U.S. towns. Oakdale has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Oakdale stand out
Where Oakdale beats most towns.
Small town
1,413 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
North Fayette TownshipNoblestownSouth Fayette TownshipOakdale
How Oakdale grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Oakdale is from typical.
SchoolsBeat 97% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduationA+Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →HealthSt. Clair Hospital 6.6 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.7 of 20; 4.8% of households have no carB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors7% conserved landBOpen →History3 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life3.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Oakdale. Close and well known come first.
Big draw10 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
10 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
10 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
11 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
17 mi Theme parkKennywood
10 mi LandmarkFort PittSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Oakdale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oakdale, and how to reach them.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterOakdale Boro Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Oakdale’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAllegheny County Board of ElectionsAllegheny County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code1507115071 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oakdale.
HealthA−
Oakdale is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Oakdale beats the Pennsylvania average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 20% of adults binge drink in Oakdale, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 16%. 14% of Oakdale adults report frequent mental distress.
81%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Oakdale | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
6 better19 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Oakdale | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who get no exercise | 20.3% | 23.8% |
| Fewer smokers | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.8% |
St. Clair Hospital
6.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most of Oakdale’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Oakdale for work: only 4% work in town. Since 2013, Oakdale has lost 28 jobs, to 124 in 2023. Oakdale’s median household income is $93,000, against $81,000 in Pennsylvania’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns.
4%work in town
| Oakdale | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.9% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Oakdale4%
Pittsburgh16%
North Fayette Township12%
Findlay Township5%
Robinson Township5%
8 mi
median commute distance
124
jobs based in Oakdale
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 74% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade A−
Oakdale’s typical home value is about $347K
The typical Oakdale home is worth about $347,000, up 1.5% in a year, 21% above the Pennsylvania typical home.
$347KZillow home value
| Oakdale | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,096 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Oakdale$347K
Pennsylvania$287K
+1.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Oakdale, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Oakdale has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 21° and about 44 inches of snow falls in a winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring40–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall44–64°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Oakdale faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 78 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Oakdale.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
78
paid flood claims since 1980
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 16% of residents (21% statewide). Oakdale has lost 4.5% of its people since 2020, down to 1,413 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
44.6median age · PA 40.9
| Oakdale | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 44.6 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 21% | 18% |
OakdalePennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school36%
Some college17%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.4 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 66% are men (PA 50%).
| Oakdale | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.8% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.1% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.8% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.8% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.6% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.6% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.4% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.5% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.6% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
Safety
Crime reported in Oakdale
Oakdale's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. The violent crime rate in Oakdale is 0 per 1,000 residents.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Oakdale0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Oakdale0
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
7.2%conserved
7.2%
conserved · 21 of 299 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Huck Gamble Field | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Oakdale
20pages on Oakdale
The big questions
SchoolsA+Beat 97% of PA districtsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than PA on 6 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$347K typical home · up 1.5% in a yearWork & commuteA−$93K median household income · 124 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 67% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
15 within 15 miles of the center of Oakdale
Rosedale Technical CollegeCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Pittsburgh5.7 mi$17,402 tuitionCommunity College of Allegheny CountyCommunity college · Public · Pittsburgh9.5 mi$4,842 in-state tuitionUniversity of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusUniversity or college · Public · Pittsburgh12.7 mi$21,926 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Oakdale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Oakdale for work
Where Oakdale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
124jobs based in Oakdale
4%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Oakdale
3 notable people were born in Oakdale.
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About Oakdale
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Oakdale is a landlocked borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,475 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Pittsburgh.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1892
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 899 ft
- ZIP code
- 15071
Questions about Oakdale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oakdale, PA expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.
What is Oakdale, PA known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Margaret McFarland and Ronald Gamble.