At a Glance
Median Income
$75,313
$54,800 per capita
Home Value
$153,800
Zillow: $121,072
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Beurys Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beurys Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beurys Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beurys Lake residents earn a median household income of $75,313 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,800. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beurys Lake is $153,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,072. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
14.6% of adults in Beurys Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population112
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,313
Per Capita$54,800
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,800
Rent
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$121,072
Housing Units112
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation974 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband68.9%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Beurys Lake was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
38.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.