Red Lion, PA

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,494 Population 4,957/sq mi density
$63,672 Median Income $39,799 per capita
$172,000 Home Value $287,040 Zillow
$863 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,672 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,000 home value, $863/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,672
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $172,000
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.5%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $863
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

How Red Lion Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,494
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density4,957/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,672
Per Capita$39,799
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$28,433M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,000
Rent$863
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$287,040

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation990 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+85.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Libraries14

Is Red Lion a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Red Lion has a population of 6,494 with a density of 4,957 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.6%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 5.1% Black.

Population

6,494
Total Population
4,957
People / sq mi
35.3yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Red Lion vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Red Lion vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Red Lion is $63,672, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Red Lion vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,672
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,799
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
IRS Avg AGI$76,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,389
County GDP$28,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants789
Healthcare1,029
Retail1,183
Manufacturing524

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Red Lion is $172,000, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $863 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $287,040.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,000
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$287,040
Median List Price$209,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$209,999
$/Sq Ft$164
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio96.8%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$863
26% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,476

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Rate4.10%

Health Metrics: Red Lion vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access77.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,029

Crime Rates: Red Lion vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Red Lion has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall24.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation990 ft (302 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density4,957/sq mi
Coordinates39.8986°N, 76.6077°W
County FIPS42133
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.5%
57% below US avg
High School+85.2%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density4,957/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,029
Restaurants789
Retail Stores1,183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Work from Home6.3%

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