Living in Lehman, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lehman · Census data 2020–2024
Lehman has 11,105 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $66,870 (14% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $228,200, the median rent is $1,869/month.
Lehman at a glance
- Population
- 11,105
- Median age
- 46.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $66,870State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $228,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,869/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 53 min
Is Lehman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 53 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lehman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lehman the median home value is $228,200, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,869 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,643 a month in housing costs.
Lehman median household income
The median household income in Lehman is $66,870 and the income per person is $35,591. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lehman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,737
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 32.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.43
32.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lehman has many vacation and second homes.
Lehman demographics
- Population
- 11,105
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 4,554
- Foreign-born
- 15.1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lehman ›
Education in Lehman
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Lehman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lehman
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 53 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Lehman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehman | 11,105 | $66,870 | $228,200 | $1,869 |
| Pine Ridge | 3,099 | $67,296 | $217,500 | — |
| Pocono Mountain Lake Estates | 700 | $63,481 | $189,800 | — |
| Pocono Ranch Lands | 1,187 | $73,508 | $227,100 | — |
| Saw Creek | 4,422 | $70,540 | $262,500 | $2,101 |
| Porter | 393 | $67,857 | $282,200 | $1,115 |
| Delaware | 7,629 | $86,478 | $236,100 | $1,146 |
| Middle Smithfield | 16,010 | $88,026 | $249,200 | $1,556 |
| Hardwick | 1,423 | $124,625 | $421,200 | $1,818 |
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What is the median household income in Lehman, PA?
The median household income in Lehman is $66,870, 14% 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 Lehman?
The median home value in Lehman is $228,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lehman?
The median gross rent in Lehman is $1,869 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lehman, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 53 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Lehman?
The median age in Lehman is 46.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lehman?
The average commute to work in Lehman is 53 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lehman?
The unemployment rate in Lehman is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lehman?
24.7% of adults in Lehman 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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