At a Glance
Median Income
$40,658
$27,192 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
Zillow: $248,140
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
38.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Lightstreet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lightstreet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lightstreet a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lightstreet residents earn a median household income of $40,658 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,192. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lightstreet is $152,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,140. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 38.7% 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 1981.
Education
32.2% of adults in Lightstreet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lightstreet has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,273
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,299/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,658
Per Capita$27,192
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,200
Rent$1,055
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$248,140
Housing Units562
Rent Burden38.7%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation627 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lightstreet was built in 1981.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.