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Lemont Furnace, PA
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Lemont Furnace, PA
At a Glance
How Lemont Furnace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lemont Furnace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lemont Furnace a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lemont Furnace residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,973. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lemont Furnace is $68,900 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,484. Median rent is $773/month, with 27.5% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
Lemont Furnace reports 404 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,616/100K.
Education
32.8% of adults in Lemont Furnace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.