Oakland, Pennsylvania

About Oakland

Oakland, PA is a tiny community located in northeastern Pennsylvania counting 550 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Oakland is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,222 residents per square mile.

📰 Oakland News Today

• Pennsylvania man dies in Oakland vehicle crash WV News · Aug 3
• Five Pittsburgh Parks to Explore This Summer Pittsburgh Magazine · Jun 19
• John “Jack” Leech Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Oakland Township, PA - Butler Eagle Legacy obituary · Aug 7
• Have you ever wondered what’s inside this 140-year-old building in Oakland? NEXTpittsburgh · Jun 8
• Vehicle stolen at busy Oakland intersection, Pitt Police say WPXI · Jun 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Oakland Unique

• One of 19 places in the US named Oakland — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Oakland

• Erie & Main Coffee House — coffee shop (café)
• Orient Star — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Maple Tree Grove · Attraction
• Priesthood Restoration Site · Attraction
• banks Susquehanna River · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Oakland

• Susquehanna Community JSHS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Oakland

🏘️ Nearby Communities