At a Glance
Median Income
$69,125
$31,945 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
Zillow: $133,248
Median Rent
$879/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
511/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lykens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lykens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lykens a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lykens residents earn a median household income of $69,125 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,945. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lykens is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,248. Median rent is $879/month, with 19.9% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lykens reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 511/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Lykens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lykens has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,830
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,125
Per Capita$31,945
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$879
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$133,248
Housing Units906
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property511/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary170/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation716 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Lykens was founded in 1848.
The median home in Lykens was built in 1938.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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