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Penn Lake Park, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
Penn Lake Park, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Penn Lake Park a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Penn Lake Park reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,533/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.