Oakmont, Pennsylvania is a small borough located in Allegheny County. It has a population of just over 6,000 people and the town prides itself on its quaint atmosphere and safe neighborhoods. With its close proximity to Pittsburgh, many residents rely on public transportation for their daily commute. Oakmont is served by the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s bus system, which offers several routes that travel through the borough. The Port Authority also operates two light rail lines that pass through nearby neighborhoods including Aspinwall, Sharpsburg and Penn Hills. Additionally, there is a commuter rail line near Oakmont called the Westmoreland Loop with stops in Turtle Creek and Trafford Park. For those who prefer to drive or bike to work there are plenty of streets in town with designated bike lanes as well as easy access to major roads such as Route 286 and Business Route 22. Overall, Oakmont residents have many options when it comes to getting around town and traveling into nearby cities like Pittsburgh.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oakmont takes 26.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oakmont get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 5.9% work from home
- 2.1% take mass transit