Big Bass Lake, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,388 Population 336/sq mi density
$54,785 Median Income $31,322 per capita
$193,100 Home Value $301,062 Zillow
$1,022 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,785 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$193,100 home value, $1,022/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Bass Lake, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,785
27% below
$31,322 per capita
Home Value
$193,100
32% below
Zillow: $301,062
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
12% below
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Big Bass Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
68%
Rent
88%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Bass Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Bass Lake residents earn a median household income of $54,785 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,322. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Bass Lake is $193,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,062. Median rent is $1,022/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

14.7% of adults in Big Bass Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Bass Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,388
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,785
Per Capita$31,322
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,100
Rent$1,022
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$301,062
Housing Units1,425
Rent Burden22.2%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,872 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Bass Lake was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.