At a Glance
Median Income
$107,917
$45,501 per capita
Home Value
$223,000
Zillow: $181,484
Violent Crime
98/100K
98/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Deer Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deer Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deer Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deer Lake residents earn a median household income of $107,917 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,501. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Deer Lake is $223,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,484. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Deer Lake reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 98/100K.
Education
37.2% of adults in Deer Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population730
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,917
Per Capita$45,501
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,000
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$181,484
Housing Units300
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property98/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,932 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Deer Lake was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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