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Lemont Furnace, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Lemont Furnace is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 582. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
582 Population 565/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $29,973 per capita
$68,900 Home Value
$773 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,900 home value, $773/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $68,900
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.8%
3% lower than US avg
Median Rent $773
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.7%
94% lower than US avg

How Lemont Furnace Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population582
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density565/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans16.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$29,973
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$5,442M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,900
Rent$773
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units345
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,179 ft (359 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband76.8%
Libraries4

Is Lemont Furnace a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lemont Furnace receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Lemont Furnace stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lemont Furnace is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lemont Furnace is $68,900, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lemont Furnace experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lemont Furnace has a population of 582 with a density of 565 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90%), with 3.3% Hispanic.

Population

582
Total Population
565
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Lemont Furnace vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lemont Furnace vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lemont Furnace is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Lemont Furnace vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,000
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,973
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$60,868

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.7%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,734
County GDP$5,442M

Business (County)

Restaurants253
Healthcare418
Retail419
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,255
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Lemont Furnace is $68,900, 76% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $773 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,900
76% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$773
34% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.8%
Housing Units345
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,255
22% above US avg
Effective Rate6.18%
Lemont Furnace has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall28.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,179 ft (359 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density565/sq mi
Coordinates39.9111°N, 79.6630°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.9-point margin. 76.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 30.8%

Winner: Republican by 37.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below US avg
High School+85.1%
Graduate Degree+16.0%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density565/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.8%
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities418
Restaurants253
Retail Stores419

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

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