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Deer Lake, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Deer Lake is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 730. Residents earn $107,917 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
730 Population 480/sq mi density
$107,917 Median Income $45,501 per capita
$223,000 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$107,917 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,000 home value
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,917
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $223,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population730
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,917
Per Capita$45,501
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$5,442M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$223,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units300
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.2%
Libraries4

Is Deer Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Deer Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Deer Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Deer Lake is $107,917, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Deer Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Deer Lake is $223,000, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Deer Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches, including 88.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Deer Lake has a population of 730 with a density of 480 people per square mile. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%).

Population

730
Total Population
480
People / sq mi
46.7yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Deer Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Deer Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Deer Lake is $107,917, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Deer Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,917
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,501
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$60,868

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,734
County GDP$5,442M

Business (County)

Restaurants253
Healthcare418
Retail419
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,255
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.7 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Deer Lake is $223,000, 21% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$223,000
21% below US avg
Median List Price$269,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$269,950
$/Sq Ft$179
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio110.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Housing Units300
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,255
22% above US avg
Effective Rate1.91%
Deer Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.7 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.7 inches
47% above US avg
Snowfall88.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates39.8473°N, 79.5895°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.9-point margin. 89.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 30.8%

Winner: Republican by 37.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.2%
10% above US avg
High School+97.4%
Graduate Degree+9.4%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density480/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.2%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities418
Restaurants253
Retail Stores419

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.7 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

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