Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Lenape Heights is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,225. Residents earn $74,700 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lenape Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lenape Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lenape Heights is $74,700, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lenape Heights is $165,400, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lenape Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,700 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,259 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,996 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,450 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 182 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.99% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
| Census Median | $165,400 |
| 41% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $92 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $947 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.5% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,779/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7634°N, 79.5216°W |
| County FIPS | 42005 |
Winner: Republican by 53.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.1% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,612/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.4% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |