Lake Meade, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,398 Population 1,817/sq mi density
$110,833 Median Income $51,315 per capita
$291,900 Home Value $334,083 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,833 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$291,900 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Meade, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$110,833
47% above
$51,315 per capita
Home Value
$291,900
4% above
Zillow: $334,083
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
2% above
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Lake Meade Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
147%
Home Value
104%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Meade a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Meade residents earn a median household income of $110,833 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,315. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% 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 Meade is $291,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,083. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

34.3% of adults in Lake Meade hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Meade has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,398
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,817/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,833
Per Capita$51,315
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$4,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$291,900
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$334,083
Housing Units1,118
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation502 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Meade was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.