Living in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Indian Lake has 377 residents with a median age of 62.9. The median household income is $83,750 (7% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $451,900, the median rent is $1,646/month.
Indian Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Indian Lake at a glance
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 62.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $451,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,646/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.6%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Indian Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 47 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Indian Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian Lake the median home value is $451,900, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,646 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,143 a month in housing costs.
Indian Lake median household income
The median household income in Indian Lake is $83,750 and the income per person is $78,273. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Indian Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 659
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 67.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.77
67.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Indian Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Indian Lake demographics
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 62.9
- Under 18
- 6.1%
- 65 and older
- 39%
- Households
- 213
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian Lake ›
Education in Indian Lake
51.6% of adults 25 and older in Indian Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 23.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Indian Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake | 377 | $83,750 | $451,900 | $1,646 |
| Stonycreek | 2,162 | $73,438 | $196,300 | $1,027 |
| Shanksville | 183 | $75,833 | $127,100 | $725 |
| Shade | 2,189 | $66,774 | $103,000 | $639 |
| Central City | 1,105 | $47,813 | $67,400 | $550 |
| Cairnbrook | 419 | $47,292 | $65,500 | $753 |
| Stoystown | 354 | $54,519 | $105,900 | $755 |
| New Baltimore | 139 | $68,750 | $97,500 | $525 |
| Quemahoning | 1,783 | $59,147 | $125,000 | $750 |
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What is the median household income in Indian Lake, PA?
The median household income in Indian Lake is $83,750, 7% higher 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 Indian Lake?
The median home value in Indian Lake is $451,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Indian Lake?
The median gross rent in Indian Lake is $1,646 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Indian Lake, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 47 minutes.
What is the median age in Indian Lake?
The median age in Indian Lake is 62.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Indian Lake?
The average commute to work in Indian Lake is 47 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian Lake?
The unemployment rate in Indian Lake is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian Lake?
51.6% of adults in Indian 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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