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Lake Heritage, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,737 Population 1,479/sq mi density
$133,011 Median Income $51,426 per capita
$300,200 Home Value $361,856 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
55 Violent Crime/100K 827 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,011 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Heritage, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$133,011
77% above
$51,426 per capita
Home Value
$300,200
6% above
Zillow: $361,856
Violent Crime
55/100K
85% below
827/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.0%
66% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Lake Heritage Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Heritage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
177%
Home Value
106%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Heritage a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Heritage residents earn a median household income of $133,011 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,426. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,237 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Heritage is $300,200 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,856. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Lake Heritage reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 827/100K.

Education

56.0% of adults in Lake Heritage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Heritage has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,737
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,479/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,011
Per Capita$51,426
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$4,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,200
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$361,856
Housing Units1,090
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent55/100K
Property827/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation499 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Heritage was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.