Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Oreland
Oreland, PA Area Guide
A scenic suburb on the outskirts of Philadelphia
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Just over 26 miles north of Philadelphia sits Oreland, a scenic census-designated place with an overwhelming sense of community and convenience. Residents enjoy proximate amenities like locally owned restaurants and shops along Pennsylvania Avenue, as well as community parks and North Hills Country Club. Charming apartment communities and single-family homes lined the maze of tree-lined streets in Oreland. Surrounding communities house a number of conveniences as well, so there’s always something to do close to home.
Kids and adults alike will appreciate the nearby parks and highly-rated schools that serve Oreland residents. Those looking to head into the city or commute to surrounding area can use the Fort Washington Expressway and other thoroughfares to travel painlessly.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$97,811
Average: $122,085
Education
2,239
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,461
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oreland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 6-8
623 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wissahickon Valley Park
- Fort Washington State Park
- The Morris Arboretum
- Wissahickon Environmental Center
- Briar Bush Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.