At a Glance
Median Income
$92,434
$43,211 per capita
Home Value
$279,500
Zillow: $455,030
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
12.0% smoking rate
How Crandon Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crandon Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crandon Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crandon Lakes residents earn a median household income of $92,434 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,211. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crandon Lakes is $279,500 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,030. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
37.2% of adults in Crandon Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crandon Lakes 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 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,258
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,434
Per Capita$43,211
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,500
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$455,030
Housing Units478
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation853 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Crandon Lakes was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.