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Lake Arthur Estates, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Lake Arthur Estates is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 450. Residents earn $44,464 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
450 Population 682/sq mi density
$44,464 Median Income $30,720 per capita
$20,900 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,464 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$20,900 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,464
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $20,900
93% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.3%
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How Lake Arthur Estates Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population450
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density682/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,464
Per Capita$30,720
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$4,200M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$20,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units254
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,212 ft (369 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.0%
Libraries4

Is Lake Arthur Estates a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Arthur Estates receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lake Arthur Estates offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Arthur Estates is $44,464, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Arthur Estates is $20,900, 93% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Arthur Estates experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lake Arthur Estates has a population of 450 with a density of 682 people per square mile. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%).

Population

450
Total Population
682
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Arthur Estates vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Arthur Estates vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Arthur Estates is $44,464, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Lake Arthur Estates vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,464
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,720
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$63,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,000
County GDP$4,200M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare280
Retail253
Manufacturing126

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate25.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone83.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Arthur Estates is $20,900, 93% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$20,900
93% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.7%
Housing Units254
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Effective Rate25.13%
Lake Arthur Estates has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,212 ft (369 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density682/sq mi
Coordinates40.9616°N, 80.1483°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin. 86.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
43% below US avg
High School+98.5%
Graduate Degree+5.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density682/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities280
Restaurants164
Retail Stores253

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone83.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

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