At a Glance
Median Income
$51,674
$30,614 per capita
Home Value
$234,100
Zillow: $316,143
Median Rent
$941/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Lewisburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lewisburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lewisburg 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
Lewisburg residents earn a median household income of $51,674 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,614. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewisburg is $234,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,143. Median rent is $941/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 1940.
Education
43.3% of adults in Lewisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewisburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,247
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density5,409/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,674
Per Capita$30,614
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A
Home Value$234,100
Rent$941
Ownership37.5%
Zillow$316,143
Housing Units2,259
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation452 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+28.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute13 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lewisburg was founded in 1784.
The median home in Lewisburg was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.