Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Lykens is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,830. Residents earn $69,125 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lykens receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Lykens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lykens is $69,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Lykens is $101,300, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lykens is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 511 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lykens experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,125 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,945 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.13% |
| Commute Time | 30.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 49.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
| Census Median | $101,300 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $124,900 |
| Median List Price | $124,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $70 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $879 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.9% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.13% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 510.8/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 170.3/100K |
| Theft | 340.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 716 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5641°N, 76.6984°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.6% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 30.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 49.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |