At a Glance
Median Income
$63,672
$39,799 per capita
Home Value
$172,000
Zillow: $298,065
Median Rent
$863/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Red Lion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Lion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Red Lion a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Red Lion residents earn a median household income of $63,672 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,799. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Lion is $172,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,065. Median rent is $863/month, with 34.2% 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 1949.
Education
14.5% of adults in Red Lion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population6,494
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density4,957/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,672
Per Capita$39,799
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,000
Rent$863
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$298,065
Housing Units2,943
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation990 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Red Lion was founded in 1852.
The median home in Red Lion was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.