Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Gold Key Lake is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,721. Residents earn $96,836 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gold Key Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Gold Key Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Gold Key Lake is $96,836, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Gold Key Lake is $206,700, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Gold Key Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches, including 40.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 83.5% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.5% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,836 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,178 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,129 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,341 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,624 |
| County GDP | $6,729M |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Healthcare | 375 |
| Retail | 406 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,140 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.91% |
| Commute Time | 50.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $206,700 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $410,000 |
| Median List Price | $410,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $110 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 110.7% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,140 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.91% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,516/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 375 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.3 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,318 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3143°N, 74.9435°W |
| County FIPS | 34037 |
Winner: Republican by 24.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.3% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 375 |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Retail Stores | 406 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 50.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |