Population 7,716 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oreland
Household size in Oreland
| Period | Oreland | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Oreland average 2.57 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Oreland has larger households than most Pennsylvania cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oreland
| Period | Oreland | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Oreland skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 42.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oreland
| Period | Oreland | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Oreland: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oreland
Renters in Oreland
| Period | Oreland | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.5% of households in Oreland rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (30.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oreland
| Period | Oreland | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Oreland: just 2.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oreland
| Period | Oreland | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Oreland is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Oreland has older homes than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oreland
| Period | Oreland | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $923 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $972 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,113 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,349 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$426 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oreland costs $1,349 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $426 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oreland
Bachelor's degrees in Oreland
| Period | Oreland | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.1% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.6% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Oreland is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oreland
| Period | Oreland | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Oreland: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oreland
| Period | Oreland | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Oreland is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (6.1%). Unemployment has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oreland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oreland | 2.57 | 41.6 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 1953 | $1,349 | 58.6% | 98.1% | 5.0% |
| Glenside | 2.67 | 40.7 | 7.4% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 1950 | $1,359 | 59.1% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
| Flourtown | 2.43 | 48.3 | 6.3% | 25.6% | 3.6% | 1967 | $1,562 | 61.6% | 96.1% | 5.3% |
| Fort Washington | 2.69 | 45.9 | 9.5% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 1966 | $1,844 | 62.0% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| Dresher | 2.73 | 45.3 | 2.1% | 24.5% | 4.0% | 1981 | $2,983 | 68.0% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| Wyncote | 2.18 | 43.2 | 9.8% | 54.2% | 8.4% | 1962 | $1,608 | 59.9% | 95.2% | 7.0% |
| Abington | 2.75 | 40.8 | 6.8% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 1957 | $1,487 | 48.8% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Jenkintown | 2.45 | 45.1 | 7.7% | 32.5% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,382 | 63.5% | 97.0% | 5.6% |
| Willow Grove | 2.63 | 37.0 | 11.6% | 33.7% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,773 | 43.8% | 96.5% | 4.4% |
| Lafayette Hill | 2.52 | 46.4 | 5.0% | 18.5% | 5.8% | 1974 | $2,561 | 65.4% | 97.8% | 6.1% |
| Elkins Park | 2.53 | 44.9 | 10.8% | 36.4% | 3.2% | 1955 | $1,566 | 58.0% | 96.5% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oreland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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