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Harveys Lake is a small town of 2,793 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $70,417
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harveys Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Harveys Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Harveys Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.0
Harveys Lake's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harveys Lake costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harveys Lake, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$196,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,208
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Harveys Lake's violent crime rate is 35.4 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.4 /100k
Property Crime
70.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Harveys Lake is served primarily by Lake-Lehman SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Harveys Lake, PA
National Avg
School District
Lake-Lehman SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harveys Lake sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.6 inches of snow per year.
Harveys Lake's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harveys Lake roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $196,100 and median rent is $1,208/month.
Harveys Lake's violent crime rate is 35.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 70.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Harveys Lake are operated by Lake-Lehman SD.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 40.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Harveys Lake, PA has a population of 2,793, a median household income of $70,417, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Harveys Lake averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches
with about 35.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Harveys Lake, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18618.
The population of Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania is 2,793 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harveys Lake: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $196,100, median household income $70,417, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harveys Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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