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Lake Latonka, PA

Pennsylvania

Lake Latonka is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 741. Residents earn $107,813 per year, which is 43% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
741 Population 371/sq mi density
$107,813 Median Income $59,611 per capita
$354,500 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$354,500 home value
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,813
43% higher than US avg
Home Value $354,500
26% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 44.0%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

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

People

Population741
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density371/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,813
Per Capita$59,611
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$354,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units560
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute36 min
Broadband97.2%
Libraries5

Is Lake Latonka a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Latonka receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lake Latonka stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Latonka is $107,813, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Lake Latonka among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Latonka is $354,500, 26% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Latonka experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lake Latonka has a population of 741 with a density of 371 people per square mile. The median age is 57.7 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

741
Total Population
371
People / sq mi
57.7yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Latonka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Latonka vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Latonka is $107,813, which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Lake Latonka vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,813
43% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,611
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.2 min
Drive Alone78.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Latonka is $354,500, 26% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,500
26% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.4%
Housing Units560
Median Year Built1986

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate1.18%
Lake Latonka has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density371/sq mi
Coordinates41.2819°N, 80.1859°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 44.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 97.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.0%
31% above US avg
High School+99.7%
Graduate Degree+15.4%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density371/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.2%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.2 min
Drive Alone78.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

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