Lake Latonka is a small town of 724 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $91,667
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lake Latonka stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lake Latonka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Latonka 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: 86.0
Lake Latonka's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lake Latonka costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lake Latonka, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$343,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
98.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$91,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lake Latonka's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.9 /100k
Property Crime
555.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake Latonka is served primarily by Mercer Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lake Latonka, PA
National Avg
School District
Mercer Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Latonka sees average highs of 34.9°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Lake Latonka's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lake Latonka roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $343,800 and median rent is N/A/month.
Lake Latonka's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 555.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake Latonka are operated by Mercer Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 42.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake Latonka, PA has a population of 724, a median household income of $91,667, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Lake Latonka averages 34.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches
with about 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Latonka, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16137.
The population of Lake Latonka, Pennsylvania is 724 with a median age of 55.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Latonka: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $343,800, median household income $91,667, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Latonka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.