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Emerald Lakes, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Monroe County County
Emerald Lakes, PA
At a Glance
How Emerald Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emerald Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Emerald Lakes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Emerald Lakes residents earn a median household income of $101,688 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,582. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,684 business establishments, including 423 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerald Lakes is $259,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,711. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 40.3% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Emerald Lakes reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,104/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Emerald Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerald Lakes has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.