Pennsylvania
Emerald Lakes is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,839. Residents earn $101,688 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, Emerald Lakes receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Emerald Lakes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Emerald Lakes is $101,688, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Emerald Lakes among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Emerald Lakes is $259,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Emerald Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. 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.
| English Only | 88.7% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.3% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,688 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,582 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,030 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,833 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,684 |
| County GDP | $9,563M |
| Restaurants | 423 |
| Healthcare | 351 |
| Retail | 594 |
| Manufacturing | 111 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,766 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.60% |
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.1% |
| Census Median | $259,900 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $387,000 |
| Median List Price | $387,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $136 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 21.1% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,016 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,766 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.60% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,567/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 351 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.2 inches |
| 32% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 953/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0841°N, 75.4137°W |
| County FIPS | 42089 |
Winner: Republican by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 953/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 351 |
| Restaurants | 423 |
| Retail Stores | 594 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.1% |