At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$44,171 per capita
Home Value
$233,000
Zillow: $233,590
Median Rent
$2,250/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Penn Lake Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Penn Lake Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Penn Lake Park a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Penn Lake Park residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,171. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Penn Lake Park is $233,000 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,590. Median rent is $2,250/month, with 51.0% 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 1968.
Education
33.0% of adults in Penn Lake Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population343
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$44,171
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,000
Rent$2,250
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$233,590
Housing Units271
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,342 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Penn Lake Park was founded in 1970.
The median home in Penn Lake Park was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.