Lewisburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
5,247 Population 5,409/sq mi density
$51,674 Median Income $30,614 per capita
$234,100 Home Value $316,143 Zillow
$941 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,674 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$234,100 home value, $941/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewisburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,674
31% below
$30,614 per capita
Home Value
$234,100
17% below
Zillow: $316,143
Median Rent
$941/mo
19% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
28% above
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
83%
Rent
81%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
36%
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.