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Sunrise Lake, PA

Pennsylvania · Sussex County · Metropolitan Area

Sunrise Lake is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 998. Residents earn $67,933 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
998 Population 636/sq mi density
$67,933 Median Income $55,500 per capita
$179,000 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,933 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,000 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,933
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $179,000
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.8%
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.2%
239% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How Sunrise Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population998
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,933
Per Capita$55,500
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$6,729M
Commute56 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units726
Rent Burden31.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,428 ft (435 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute56 min
Broadband78.0%
Libraries7

Is Sunrise Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sunrise Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Sunrise Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sunrise Lake is $67,933, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 56 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sunrise Lake is $179,000, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sunrise Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches, including 40.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sunrise Lake has a population of 998 with a density of 636 people per square mile. The median age is 58.5 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.3%).

Population

998
Total Population
636
People / sq mi
58.5yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Sunrise Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.1%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.9%
34% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sunrise Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sunrise Lake is $67,933, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 56 minutes.

Income: Sunrise Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,933
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$55,500
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
IRS Avg AGI$97,341

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,624
County GDP$6,729M

Business (County)

Restaurants285
Healthcare375
Retail406
Manufacturing97

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,140
190% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time55.7 min
Drive Alone67.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Sunrise Lake is $179,000, 37% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$179,000
37% below US avg
Median List Price$325,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$325,000
$/Sq Ft$178
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.4%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.3%
Housing Units726
Median Year Built1988

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,140
190% above US avg
Effective Rate5.66%
Sunrise Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.3 inches
24% above US avg
Snowfall40.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,428 ft (435 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density636/sq mi
Coordinates41.3132°N, 74.9631°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySussex County County
County FIPS34037
Sunrise Lake is located in Sussex County County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.9-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.6%
D 36.7%

Winner: Republican by 24.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
56% below US avg
High School+89.2%
Graduate Degree+10.6%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density636/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi
CountySussex County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities375
Restaurants285
Retail Stores406

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute55.7 min
Drive Alone67.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.4%

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