At a Glance
Median Income
$96,836
$37,178 per capita
Home Value
$206,700
Zillow: $341,262
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Gold Key Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gold Key Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gold Key Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gold Key Lake residents earn a median household income of $96,836 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,178. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gold Key Lake is $206,700 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,262. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
31.3% of adults in Gold Key Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gold Key Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,721
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,193/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,836
Per Capita$37,178
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,700
Rent
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$341,262
Housing Units1,016
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation1,318 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute50 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Gold Key Lake was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.