Lakemont, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,504 Population 1,489/sq mi density
$49,036 Median Income $32,308 per capita
$147,300 Home Value $241,854 Zillow
$1,103 Median Rent 47.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,036 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,300 home value, $1,103/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakemont, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,036
35% below
$32,308 per capita
Home Value
$147,300
48% below
Zillow: $241,854
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
5% below
47.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Lakemont Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
52%
Rent
95%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakemont a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakemont residents earn a median household income of $49,036 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,308. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakemont is $147,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,854. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 47.7% 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 1970.

Education

21.3% of adults in Lakemont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakemont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,504
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density1,489/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,036
Per Capita$32,308
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,300
Rent$1,103
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$241,854
Housing Units852
Rent Burden47.7%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,053 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakemont was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.