Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Harveys Lake is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,800. Residents earn $68,462 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Harveys Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Harveys Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Harveys Lake is $68,462, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Harveys Lake is $229,600, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,230 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Harveys Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 932 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Harveys Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,462 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,018 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,180 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,470 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 714 |
| County GDP | $1,866M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,922 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.58% |
| Commute Time | 38.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $229,600 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $254,698 |
| $/Sq Ft | $231 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,230 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,922 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.58% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,243/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Total Violent | 107.5/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 35.8/100K |
| Assault | 71.7/100K |
| Total Property | 931.6/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 107.5/100K |
| Theft | 716.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 107.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.4 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3647°N, 76.0447°W |
| County FIPS | 42131 |
Winner: Republican by 36.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Avg Commute | 38.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |