Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Lima is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,834. Residents earn $76,953 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lima receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lima stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lima is $76,953, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Lima is $372,300, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,343 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lima enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.4% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,953 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,428 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Census Median | $372,300 |
| 32% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,343 |
| 101% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 41.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 327 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,928/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9194°N, 75.4415°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.7% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,928/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |