Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Lake City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,901. Residents earn $74,909 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Lake City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake City is $74,909, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Lake City is $154,400, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Lake City is below the national average at 201 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,304 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.
25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lake City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches, including 104.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,909 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,245 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,029 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,216 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,731 |
| County GDP | $15,024M |
| Restaurants | 629 |
| Healthcare | 888 |
| Retail | 891 |
| Manufacturing | 465 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,888 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.46% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $154,400 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,868 |
| Census Median Rent | $789 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,888 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.46% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 888 |
| Total Violent | 200.6/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 33.4/100K |
| Assault | 167.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,303.9/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 66.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,203.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.0 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 104.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 713 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0177°N, 80.3463°W |
| County FIPS | 42049 |
Winner: Republican by 1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.0% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,612/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 888 |
| Restaurants | 629 |
| Retail Stores | 891 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |