Sign In Register

Lakeside, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
106 Population 131/sq mi density
$126,000 Median Income $44,175 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $232,063 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
169 Violent Crime/100K 508 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeside, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$126,000
68% above
$44,175 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
38% below
Zillow: $232,063
Violent Crime
169/100K
55% below
508/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Lakeside Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
168%
Home Value
62%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeside a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakeside residents earn a median household income of $126,000 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,175. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakeside is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,063. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Lakeside reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 508/100K.

Education

22.4% of adults in Lakeside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeside 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

Population106
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans85.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,000
Per Capita$44,175
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$232,063
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent169/100K
Property508/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,491 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+95.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.