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Lake Winola, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Lake Winola is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 699. Residents earn $49,455 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
699 Population 454/sq mi density
$49,455 Median Income $34,348 per capita
$210,300 Home Value
$856 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,455 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$210,300 home value, $856/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,455
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $210,300
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.1%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $856
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population699
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,455
Per Capita$34,348
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$13,421M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$210,300
Rent$856
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units542
Rent Burden23.6%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,023 ft (312 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.5%
Libraries10

Is Lake Winola a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Winola receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Lake Winola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Winola is $49,455, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Winola is $210,300, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Winola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 82.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lake Winola has a population of 699 with a density of 454 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

699
Total Population
454
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.9%
Female 38.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Winola vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Winola vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Winola is $49,455, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Lake Winola vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,455
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,348
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants552
Healthcare776
Retail804
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone97.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Winola is $210,300, 25% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $856 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$210,300
25% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$856
26% below US avg
Rent Burden23.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.0%
Housing Units542
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Rate3.12%
Lake Winola has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall82.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,023 ft (312 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density454/sq mi
Coordinates41.5153°N, 75.8485°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42069
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 85.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.1%
20% below US avg
High School+98.2%
Graduate Degree+9.9%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density454/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.5%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities776
Restaurants552
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone97.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

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