Living in Lake Winola, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Winola · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Winola has 572 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $48,866 (37% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $174,700, the median rent is $945/month.
Lake Winola is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Winola at a glance
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 47.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $48,866State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $174,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $945/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 62.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lake Winola a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Winola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Winola the median home value is $174,700, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,333 a month in housing costs.
Lake Winola median household income
The median household income in Lake Winola is $48,866 and the income per person is $33,837. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lake Winola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 440
- Owner-occupied
- 62.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.3%
- Vacant
- 36.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.05
36.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Winola has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Winola demographics
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 279
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Winola ›
Education in Lake Winola
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Lake Winola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Winola
- Unemployment rate
- 17.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 96.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Lake Winola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Winola | 572 | $48,866 | $174,700 | $945 |
| Overfield | 1,437 | $64,750 | $224,200 | $959 |
| Falls | 1,624 | $74,191 | $242,700 | $731 |
| West Abington | 290 | $87,500 | $319,100 | — |
| Clinton | 1,094 | $85,729 | $214,100 | $982 |
| West Falls | 379 | $59,286 | $145,800 | $1,049 |
| Factoryville | 1,368 | $54,028 | $214,500 | $1,086 |
| Glenburn | 1,207 | $88,333 | $293,000 | $1,225 |
| La Plume | 454 | $36,932 | $157,500 | $1,029 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Winola, PA?
The median household income in Lake Winola is $48,866, 37% 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 Lake Winola?
The median home value in Lake Winola is $174,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lake Winola?
The median gross rent in Lake Winola is $945 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Lake Winola, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Lake Winola?
The median age in Lake Winola is 47.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lake Winola?
The average commute to work in Lake Winola is 25 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Winola?
The unemployment rate in Lake Winola is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Winola?
28.5% of adults in Lake Winola 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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