Apartments for rent in Oakwood, PA

The small town of Oakwood, Pennsylvania is home to approximately 2,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 43, skew older than most cities in Pennsylvania. Most residents own their homes in Oakwood, and 11% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $623 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Oakwood will save around $3,500 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 20 minutes, outperforming most cities in the state, Oakwood residents are well aware that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing way to get to work, selected by 42% of residents, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Compared to the national average (5%), Oakwood has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (9%). In addition, 8% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Oakwood: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 18% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 11% of residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of around $59,000, Oakwood workers bring in a bit less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.