Living in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harveys Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Harveys Lake has 2,809 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $75,510 (3% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $238,600, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Harveys Lake at a glance
- Population
- 2,809
- Median age
- 49.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $75,510State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $238,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Harveys Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harveys Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harveys Lake the median home value is $238,600, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,773 a month in housing costs.
Harveys Lake median household income
The median household income in Harveys Lake is $75,510 and the income per person is $58,356. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Harveys Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,720
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 27.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.22
Harveys Lake demographics
- Population
- 2,809
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 1,242
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harveys Lake ›
Education in Harveys Lake
44% of adults 25 and older in Harveys Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harveys Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 88.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Harveys Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harveys Lake | 2,809 | $75,510 | $238,600 | $1,375 |
| Lake | 1,867 | $88,229 | $212,100 | $1,071 |
| Dallas | 2,692 | $91,050 | $257,800 | $1,097 |
| Pikes Creek | 221 | $81,250 | $161,100 | — |
| Lehman | 3,396 | $79,549 | $282,800 | $767 |
| Monroe | 1,509 | $59,286 | $197,300 | $771 |
| Noxen | 1,057 | $68,229 | $179,200 | $1,130 |
| Shavertown | 2,137 | $75,781 | $219,100 | $1,091 |
| Silkworth | 745 | $66,500 | $207,600 | $777 |
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What is the median household income in Harveys Lake, PA?
The median household income in Harveys Lake is $75,510, 3% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harveys Lake?
The median home value in Harveys Lake is $238,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Harveys Lake?
The median gross rent in Harveys Lake is $1,375 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Harveys Lake, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Harveys Lake?
The median age in Harveys Lake is 49.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Harveys Lake?
The average commute to work in Harveys Lake is 36 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harveys Lake?
The unemployment rate in Harveys Lake is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harveys Lake?
44% of adults in Harveys Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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