Bear Lake, PA

Bear Lake, PA

At a Glance

How Bear Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bear Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Bear Lake a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Bear Lake residents earn a median household income of $33,125 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,417. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 910 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bear Lake is $64,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,584. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Bear Lake reports 647 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,406/100K.

Education

10.4% of adults in Bear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bear Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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