Lemont, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,099 Population 1,679/sq mi density
$98,847 Median Income $47,280 per capita
$349,800 Home Value $401,832 Zillow
$1,418 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$98,847 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$349,800 home value, $1,418/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lemont, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,847
32% above
$47,280 per capita
Home Value
$349,800
24% above
Zillow: $401,832
Median Rent
$1,418/mo
22% above
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
42% above
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Lemont Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
132%
Home Value
124%
Rent
122%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lemont a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lemont residents earn a median household income of $98,847 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,280. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,610 business establishments, including 342 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lemont is $349,800 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,832. Median rent is $1,418/month, with 32.0% 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 1961.

Education

47.8% of adults in Lemont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lemont has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,099
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,679/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,847
Per Capita$47,280
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A+
Home Value$349,800
Rent$1,418
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$401,832
Housing Units1,045
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death4,450/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,071 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute13 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lemont was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 342 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.