Bachelor's+
5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$528
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
34.6%
179% higher than US avg
How Tarsney Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population275
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density887/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$26,271
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.6%
Commute50 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
Rent$528
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+88.4%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute50 min
Broadband56.1%
Is Tarsney Lakes a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Tarsney Lakes receives an overall livability score of 1.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Tarsney Lakes faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 34.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $528 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Tarsney Lakes has a population of 275 with a density of 887 people per square mile. The median age is 55.3 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.7%), with 1.1% Hispanic.
Population
55.3yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Tarsney Lakes vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Tarsney Lakes vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Tarsney Lakes is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 34.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes.
Income: Tarsney Lakes vs U.S.
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 34.6% |
| 179% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 49.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 28.3% |
Monthly rent averages $528 (55% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $528 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Tarsney Lakes, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.5% report depression. 26.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Tarsney Lakes vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 28.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
Food & Exercise