Oreland is a somewhat small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 6,210 people and three associated neighborhoods, Oreland is the 217th largest community in Pennsylvania.
Oreland real estate is some of the most expensive in Pennsylvania, although Oreland house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Oreland has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 17.18% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Oreland is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Oreland’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Oreland, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Oreland is a relatively small town. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Oreland. 51.27% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Oreland in 2022 was $49,133, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $196,532 for a family of four.
Oreland is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Oreland home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Oreland residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Oreland include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Oreland is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.