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About Oakland
Oakland is a small unincorporated community in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Oakland holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.33 square miles.
📰 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
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What Makes Oakland Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Oakland — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeCDP
Mayor🏛️ Sheng Thao
Population (2024)—
Land area1.33 sq mi
Coordinates40.9916, -80.3721