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Lime Ridge, PA

Pennsylvania

Lime Ridge is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 871. Residents earn $64,844 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
871 Population 771/sq mi density
$64,844 Median Income $31,408 per capita
$174,300 Home Value
$996 Median Rent 42.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,844 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,300 home value, $996/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,844
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,300
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.9%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $996
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

How Lime Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population871
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans0.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,844
Per Capita$31,408
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,276M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,300
Rent$996
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units427
Rent Burden42.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation504 ft (154 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.2%
Libraries4

Is Lime Ridge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lime Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lime Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lime Ridge is $64,844, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lime Ridge is $174,300, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lime Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lime Ridge has a population of 871 with a density of 771 people per square mile. The median age is 47.7 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.6%), with 3.1% Hispanic.

Population

871
Total Population
771
People / sq mi
47.7yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Lime Ridge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lime Ridge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lime Ridge is $64,844, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Lime Ridge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,844
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,408
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$64,596

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,571
County GDP$3,276M

Business (County)

Restaurants170
Healthcare191
Retail230
Manufacturing73

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,387
25% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone95.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lime Ridge is $174,300, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $996 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,300
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$199
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$996
14% below US avg
Rent Burden42.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.1%
Housing Units427
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,387
25% above US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
Lime Ridge 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 is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall46.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation504 ft (154 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density771/sq mi
Coordinates41.0261°N, 76.3501°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42037
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31-point margin. 81.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 34%

Winner: Republican by 31 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.9%
29% below US avg
High School+89.4%
Graduate Degree+11.1%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density771/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.2%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities191
Restaurants170
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone95.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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