Oberlin, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
452 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
87.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$138,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$931 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$804 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dauphin County
4
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dauphin County
3
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 29
Feb 3 9 32
Mar 3 4 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 5 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, PA State Senate District 15, PA State House District 104, PA
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Schools

Swatara MS
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Tri-Community El Sch
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Steelton-Highspire HS
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
4 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Pinnacle Health Hospitals
3 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Holy Spirit Hospital
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
8 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
4 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
78 miles, E • 1.4 star
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