Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Red Lion is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,494. Residents earn $63,672 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Red Lion receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Red Lion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Red Lion is $63,672, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Red Lion is $172,000, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Red Lion experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,672 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,799 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,201 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,261 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,389 |
| County GDP | $28,433M |
| Restaurants | 789 |
| Healthcare | 1,029 |
| Retail | 1,183 |
| Manufacturing | 524 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,050 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.10% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $172,000 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $287,040 |
| Median List Price | $209,999 |
| Median List Price | $209,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $164 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $863 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,476 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,050 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.10% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,029 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.5 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 990 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,957/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8986°N, 76.6077°W |
| County FIPS | 42133 |
Winner: Republican by 25.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,957/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,029 |
| Restaurants | 789 |
| Retail Stores | 1,183 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |