Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Lake Meade is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,398. Residents earn $110,833 per year, which is 47% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Meade receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lake Meade stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Meade is $110,833, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Lake Meade among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Meade is $291,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lake Meade experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 27.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,833 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,315 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,049 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,220 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,237 |
| County GDP | $4,729M |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Healthcare | 165 |
| Retail | 307 |
| Manufacturing | 106 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,531 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.89% |
| Commute Time | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $291,900 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $287,450 |
| Median List Price | $287,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $157 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,531 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.89% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,266/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 165 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9842°N, 77.0374°W |
| County FIPS | 42001 |
Winner: Republican by 33.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.3% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,817/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 165 |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Retail Stores | 307 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |