salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way. Most homes (90.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 59% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,640 a year. That is $27 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 139 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oreland?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oreland
| Size | Oreland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,311 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,432 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,347 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oreland overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Oreland, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oreland
Life in Oreland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oreland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,528 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $420,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oreland, PA?
Renting in Oreland costs a median of about $1,391 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Oreland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,640 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oreland cheap or expensive?
Oreland is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.9% of the typical household income of $120,388. It ranks 139th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oreland?
The median homeowner in Oreland pays $6,194 a year in property taxes, about 1.47% of the median home value.
Is Oreland 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 Oreland?
The median home value in Oreland is $420,700, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,953 people live in Oreland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.