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Beurys Lake, PA

Pennsylvania

Beurys Lake is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 112. Residents earn $75,313 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
112 Population 287/sq mi density
$75,313 Median Income $54,800 per capita
$153,800 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,800 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,313
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $153,800
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.6%
6% lower than US avg

How Beurys Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population112
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,313
Per Capita$54,800
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units112
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation974 ft (297 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband61.0%
Libraries14

Is Beurys Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beurys Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Beurys Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beurys Lake is $75,313, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beurys Lake is $153,800, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Beurys Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Beurys Lake has a population of 112 with a density of 287 people per square mile. The median age is 54.3 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

112
Total Population
287
People / sq mi
54.3yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Beurys Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beurys Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beurys Lake is $75,313, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Beurys Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,313
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$54,800
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.6%
6% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.2 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit8.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Beurys Lake is $153,800, 45% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,800
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.7%
Housing Units112
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate3.51%
Beurys Lake has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density287/sq mi
Coordinates40.7178°N, 76.3799°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+94.2%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density287/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.2 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit8.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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