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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
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,833 median income, 1.1% 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
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
2% above
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
31%
Crime
0%
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 1.1% (69% 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.

Safety & Crime

Lake Meade reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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 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 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,398
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,817/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,833
Per Capita$51,315
Unemployment1.1%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
9.0% 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.