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Lenhartsville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Lenhartsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 178. Residents earn $78,125 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
178 Population 937/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $33,365 per capita
$193,800 Home Value
$986 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,800 home value, $986/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,125
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $193,800
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.2%
13% lower than US avg
Median Rent $986
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population178
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$33,365
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,800
Rent$986
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units84
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation424 ft (129 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.0%
Libraries25

Is Lenhartsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lenhartsville 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. Lenhartsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lenhartsville is $78,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lenhartsville is $193,800, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lenhartsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lenhartsville has a population of 178 with a density of 937 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

178
Total Population
937
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.6%
Female 58.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lenhartsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lenhartsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lenhartsville is $78,125, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Lenhartsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,125
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,365
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Lenhartsville is $193,800, 31% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$193,800
31% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$283
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below US avg
Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.6%
Housing Units84
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate3.81%
Lenhartsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall21.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation424 ft (129 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density937/sq mi
Coordinates40.5713°N, 75.8897°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.2%
13% below US avg
High School+95.0%
Graduate Degree+10.5%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density937/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.6%

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