Living in Lemont, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lemont · Census data 2020–2024
Lemont has 2,076 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $101,526 (30% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $385,600, the median rent is $1,481/month.
Lemont at a glance
- Population
- 2,076
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $101,526State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $385,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,481/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.6%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Lemont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lemont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lemont the median home value is $385,600, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,481 per month, which is 40.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,959 a month in housing costs.
Lemont median household income
The median household income in Lemont is $101,526 and the income per person is $47,665. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lemont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,012
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.40
Lemont demographics
- Population
- 2,076
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 864
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lemont ›
Education in Lemont
49.6% of adults 25 and older in Lemont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 25% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lemont
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Lemont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemont | 2,076 | $101,526 | $385,600 | $1,481 |
| College | 10,540 | $101,323 | $404,400 | $1,112 |
| Houserville | 2,000 | $119,303 | $378,600 | — |
| State College | 41,050 | $45,424 | $437,800 | $1,273 |
| Boalsburg | 4,582 | $100,958 | $413,000 | $1,262 |
| Toftrees | 2,873 | $73,721 | $434,100 | $1,566 |
| Harris | 5,947 | $103,377 | $425,500 | $1,289 |
| Benner | 8,876 | $101,228 | $334,200 | $1,245 |
| Continental Courts | 573 | $50,721 | $32,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lemont, PA?
The median household income in Lemont is $101,526, 30% 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 Lemont?
The median home value in Lemont is $385,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lemont?
The median gross rent in Lemont is $1,481 per month, about 40.1% of household income.
Is Lemont, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lemont?
The median age in Lemont is 40.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lemont?
The average commute to work in Lemont is 12 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lemont?
The unemployment rate in Lemont is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lemont?
49.6% of adults in Lemont 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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