Penn Lake Park, PA
Living in Penn Lake Park
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute12
Public Transit1
Affordability38
Public Safety91
Airports10
Hospitals37
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
369Population+30 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+31% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate27%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$94kMedian Household Income+$51k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K25%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector52%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office14%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$214kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$88 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached99%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke7%
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas25%
Utility gas1%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Penn Lake Park
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Penn Lake Park
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Penn Lake Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding75
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Penn Lake Park, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Penn Lake Park, PA
St Jude School
7 miles, W
Mmi Preparatory School
10 miles, SW
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary
10 miles, W
Wilkes-Barre Academy
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Penn Lake Park, PA
Wilkes University
11 miles, NW
King's College
11 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Penn Lake Park, PA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
10 miles, N
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
11 miles, NW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
12 miles, NW
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Penn Lake Park, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
16 miles, N
Lehigh Valley International Airport
37 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
77 miles, SE