At a Glance
Median Income
$53,663
$21,345 per capita
Home Value
$539,200
Zillow: $249,881
Violent Crime
1,022/100K
3,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
36.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Sunset Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunset Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunset Lake a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunset Lake residents earn a median household income of $53,663 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,345. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunset Lake is $539,200 , 91% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,881. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Sunset Lake reports 1,022 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 169% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,874/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Sunset Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunset Lake has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,341
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density2,235/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,663
Per Capita$21,345
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty36.3%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
F
Home Value$539,200
Rent
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$249,881
Housing Units240
Rent Burden35.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,022/100K
Property3,874/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute10 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunset Lake was built in 1967.
18.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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