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Is Oakmont, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,757same as U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$100,065about $8,339/month · 15% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$334,5001% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 58.6% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,280 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 209 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Oakmont
$1,757
Blakely
$1,173
Maple Glen
$2,429
Wayne
$2,469
Exton
$2,576
Folcroft
$2,046
Monessen
$1,057

How much do households earn in Oakmont?

Under $25k
12.5%
$25k–50k
18.5%
$50k–100k
29.3%
$100k–150k
18.2%
$150k+
19.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 37.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Oakmont

SizeOakmontU.S. average
Studio$1,379$1,338
1 bedroom$981$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,420$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,364$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Oakmont overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
109
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Oakmont, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Oakmont

🏛️ Property tax$5,244a year · 1.57% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$135a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Oakmont

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree58.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oakmont?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $564 a month less.

Renting
$1,757
Owning
$2,321

Owning assumes a typical $334,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,450 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Oakmont, PA?

Renting in Oakmont costs a median of about $1,757 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Oakmont?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,280 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Oakmont cheap or expensive?

Oakmont is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $100,065. It ranks 209th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Oakmont?

The median homeowner in Oakmont pays $5,244 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.

Is Oakmont more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Oakmont?

The median home value in Oakmont is $334,500, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

6,702 people live in Oakmont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.