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Lake Winola, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
699 Population 454/sq mi density
$49,455 Median Income $34,348 per capita
$210,300 Home Value $250,205 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 1,340 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Winola, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,455
34% below
$34,348 per capita
Home Value
$210,300
25% below
Zillow: $250,205
Median Rent
$856/mo
26% below
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
1,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
20% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Lake Winola Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
75%
Rent
74%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Winola a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Winola residents earn a median household income of $49,455 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,348. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Winola is $210,300 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,205. Median rent is $856/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Safety & Crime

Lake Winola reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,340/100K.

Education

27.1% of adults in Lake Winola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population699
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,455
Per Capita$34,348
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A
Home Value$210,300
Rent$856
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$250,205
Housing Units542
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property1,340/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Climate

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

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Winola was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.