At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$33,365 per capita
Home Value
$193,800
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$986/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Lenhartsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lenhartsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lenhartsville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lenhartsville residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,365. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lenhartsville is $193,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $986/month, with 28.8% 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 1938.
Education
29.2% of adults in Lenhartsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population178
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$33,365
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,800
Rent$986
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units84
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation424 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Lenhartsville was founded in 1854.
The median home in Lenhartsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.