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Penn Lake Park, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Penn Lake Park is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 343. Residents earn $79,375 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
343 Population 217/sq mi density
$79,375 Median Income $44,171 per capita
$233,000 Home Value
$2,250 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,375 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,000 home value, $2,250/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,375
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $233,000
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.0%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,250
93% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.6%
95% lower than US avg

How Penn Lake Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population343
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$44,171
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$20,580M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,000
Rent$2,250
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units271
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,342 ft (409 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.4%
Libraries16

Is Penn Lake Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penn Lake Park receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Penn Lake Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penn Lake Park is $79,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Penn Lake Park is $233,000, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $2,250 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Penn Lake Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Penn Lake Park has a population of 343 with a density of 217 people per square mile. The median age is 52.1 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%).

Population

343
Total Population
217
People / sq mi
52.1yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Penn Lake Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Penn Lake Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penn Lake Park is $79,375, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Penn Lake Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,375
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,171
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
IRS Avg AGI$63,726

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.6%
95% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,474
County GDP$20,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants769
Healthcare993
Retail1,145
Manufacturing299

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Penn Lake Park is $233,000, 17% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,250 (93% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$233,000
17% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,250
93% above US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.1%
Housing Units271
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Effective Rate2.61%
Penn Lake Park has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.8 inches
29% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,342 ft (409 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates41.1147°N, 75.7751°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42079
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin. 91.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 40%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.0%
2% below US avg
High School+95.9%
Graduate Degree+13.1%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density217/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.4%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities993
Restaurants769
Retail Stores1,145

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.7%

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