White Oak Park, 2008
White Oak’s story
248 years in pictures
Census counts: 5,227 in 1940, 7,630 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 5 maps from 1904 on.
- 1778White Oak is settled
White OakPA
A town of 7,286, settled in 1778.
Population
7,286
2025 Census estimate · −4.7% since 2020
Typical home
$196K
+7.2% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
55.0
years
Jobs based here
1,955
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#632 of 1032 in PA
Is White Oak a good place to live?
White Oak gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $196K for a typical one, or 2.6 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household income. It grades B overall, 632nd among Pennsylvania's 1032 graded towns. The low prices come with trade-offs. Its public schools trail 86% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation. On the plus side, crime is low: it reports less per resident than 83% of U.S. towns. 34% of residents are 65 or older in White Oak, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 18%. Only 2 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns score higher on the outdoors. White Oak Park, at 794 acres with 24.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes White Oak stand out
Where White Oak beats most towns.
OutdoorsA+
20.6% conserved land
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
White Oak0.7
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA−
70% less violent crime than PA
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
White Oak5.6
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical PA town3.7
Civic lifeB+
51% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Pennsylvania town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave White Oak for work
Where White Oak’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,955jobs based in White Oak
6%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How White Oak grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far White Oak is from typical.
SchoolsDOpen →SafetyA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.8 of 20; 4.4% of households have no car; 1.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Jobs & income$59K median household income; 1,955 jobs based hereC+Open →HealthUPMC Mckeesport Hospital 3 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors21% conserved landA+Open →HistoryBOpen →Civic life5.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market77 days on market–Open →Who lives here29% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 83 attractions →Fallingwater and 59 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around White Oak. Close and well known come first.
Big draw35 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw14 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
5 mi Theme parkKennywood
13 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
13 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
12 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · 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
.jpg){kind=link}
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to White Oak: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in White Oak, and how to reach them.
PowerDuquesne Light23.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWest Cnty Muni Auth-Mckeesport water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have White Oak’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 codes15131, 15642, 1513215131 96% · 15642 2% · 15132 1%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 White Oak.
White Oak reports less crime than Elizabeth Township or any other graded neighbor, is healthier than towns with similar incomes and has homes that are cheap against local pay.
OutdoorsA+
Trail density in White Oak is higher than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Its A+ for the outdoors ranks #3 of 1,037 in Pennsylvania.
White Oak’s trail density is 4.0 miles per square mile. 26 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
#14for trails in PA
20.6%
conserved · 875 of 4,246 acres
26 mi
of trails · 4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. White Oak Park | 24.5 mi | 794 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsD
For schools, White Oak earns a D
Its public schools are run by McKeesport Area SD. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
14%of PA districts it outscoresDSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis McClure El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 668 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
SafetyA−
For safety, White Oak earns an A−
Its A− tops all 4 graded towns on its borders; Elizabeth Township (A−) comes closest. At 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 66% of Pennsylvania’s graded towns.
83%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
White Oak0.7
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
White Oak8.2
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
83rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
66th
percentile among PA towns
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
60
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
Older than Pennsylvania overall
People 65 and older are 34% of residents (20% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide). The median age in White Oak is 55 years. White Oak has lost 4.7% of its people since 2020, down to 7,286 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
55median age · PA 40.9
| White Oak | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 17% | 20% | 22% |
White OakPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school37%
Some college17%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
About 121 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.8 points). Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 68% are men (PA 51%).
| White Oak | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.2% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.2% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.4% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.9% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.5% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.7% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
White Oak has 0.6 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave White Oak for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Pittsburgh (23%), McKeesport (6%) and Monroeville (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
6%work in town
| White Oak | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In White Oak6%
Pittsburgh23%
McKeesport6%
Monroeville5%
West Mifflin4%
10 mi
median commute distance
1,955
jobs based in White Oak
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 71% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade B+
For cost of living, White Oak earns a B+
At 2.6 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household income, the typical home (about $196K) costs less against local pay than in 78% of Pennsylvania towns; that ratio is one input to its B+ for cost of living.
Typical home values rose 7.2% in the year to September 2026. 66% of White Oak households own their home.
$196KZillow home value
| White Oak | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 66% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,000 a month | $1,116 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
White Oak$196K
Pennsylvania$287K
Market temperature
77
days on market
97.6%
sale-to-list price
+7.2%
value change, 1 year
12
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in White Oak
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities. Since 2004, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in White Oak.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
9
paid flood claims since 2004
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In White Oak, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
White Oak has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 22° and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring40–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–65°
Oct 20
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB−
Health in White Oak trails 54% of U.S. towns
Against the 8,765 U.S. towns with household incomes like White Oak’s, it is healthier than 72%, so its B− isn’t only a matter of income.
15% of adults report frequent physical distress in White Oak.
46%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| White Oak | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 16% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
2 better16 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | White Oak | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.1% | 79.2% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.1% | 85.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.5% | 8.8% |
UPMC Mckeesport Hospital
3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
33rd
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about White Oak
19pages on White Oak
The big questions
SchoolsDBehind 86% of PA districts · 2 schoolsSafetyA−0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than PA on 2 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$196K typical home · up 7.2% in a yearWork & commuteC+$59K median household income · 1,955 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
14 within 15 miles of the center of White Oak
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater AlleghenyUniversity or college · Public · McKeesport1.7 mi$14,408 in-state tuitionPittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsCommunity college · Private nonprofit · West Mifflin6.9 mi$18,730 tuitionCommunity College of Allegheny CountyCommunity college · Public · Pittsburgh14 mi$4,842 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 White Oak residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About White Oak
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
White Oak is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,630 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. White Oak was named for a stand of white oak trees near the original town site.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1778
- Area
- 6.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 820 ft
- Area code
- 412
White Oak’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with White Oak.
McKeesportNorth Versailles TownshipSouth Versailles TownshipGreenockElizabeth TownshipNorth Huntingdon TownshipWhite Oak
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak | #632 | B | B+ | A− | D | B− |
| McKeesport | #1016 | D | A− | D− | D | D− |
| North Versailles Township | #791 | C+ | B+ | B− | C− | C− |
| South Versailles Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Greenock | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elizabeth Township | #186 | A | B | A− | A | B |
| North Huntingdon Township | #13 | A+ | B+ | A− | A+ | A− |
South Versailles Township and Greenock aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare White Oak with a neighbor →
Questions about White Oak
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is White Oak, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. White Oak grades B overall, better than 56% of U.S. towns and #632 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades B− for health, A− for safety and D for schools. Schools is its weak spot, with a D.
Is White Oak, 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 B+.