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Houses in Oil City, PA (Venango County) — Census median home value $66,600, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Oil City houses and the broader area.
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Oil City, PA is in Venango County, Pennsylvania — this guide covers houses in Oil City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 9,517, with a median household income of $52,688. Census data puts Oil City houses at a median value of $66,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Venango County's current median listing price runs $163,700, roughly flat over the past year.
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Market overview
Oil City housing market
Oil City is in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Oil City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$66,600
Population (Census ACS)
9,517
Median household income
$52,688
County price trend (2025)
1.91% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Oil City market snapshot
Population
9,517
County
Venango County
Median Household Income
$52,688
Median Home Value (city)
$66,600
Median Listing Price (Venango County)
$163,700
Median Gross Rent
$799/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Oil City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $66,600. Separately, Venango County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $163,700. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Venango County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.91% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Oil City has an estimated population of 9,517 and a median household income of $52,688, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Oil City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Oil City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
9,517
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$66,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$52,688
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$799
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.91%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$163,700
Census place type
city
County
Venango County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.49 sq mi
Census GEOID
4256456
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Oil City
Schools
Oil City Area SD — 5 schools, 1,835 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Venango addresses may be served by Oil City Area SD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Oil City FAQ
What are houses worth in Oil City, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Oil City at $66,600. Venango County's current median listing price runs $163,700, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Oil City, PA?
For owner-occupied houses in Oil City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $66,600. Active listing prices in Venango County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Oil City, PA?
Oil City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Venango County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Oil City, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Oil City's population at approximately 9,517.
What's the median rent in Oil City, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Oil City at approximately $799 per month.
What is the median household income in Oil City, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Oil City at approximately $52,688.
Is the Oil City housing market growing?
Venango County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.91% annual change in 2025.
Is Oil City, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Oil City's median home value at about 1.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Oil City, PA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Oil City Area SD for many Oil City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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