What are the schools like in Lemont, PA?

School district data for Lemont is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lemont?

The median household income in Lemont, PA is $63,945 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Lemont, PA?

Lemont has an average high temperature of 33.9°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.8 inches.

Lemont, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lemont, PA affordable or expensive?

Lemont's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lemont is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $317,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lemont, PA?

Lemont has a violent crime rate of 54.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 271.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lemont, PA a Good Place to Live?

Lemont is a small town of 2,085 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,945 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Lemont stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lemont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lemont 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: 93.2

Lemont's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lemont costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lemont, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$317,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,945	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lemont's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.2 /100k

Property Crime

271.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lemont, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lemont sees average highs of 33.9°F in January and 81.1°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 43.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lemont, PA
Average High — January	33.9°F
Average High — July	81.1°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	43.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lemont, PA	National Avg
Population	2,085	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	15.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lemont

Lemont, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16851

Lemont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemont, PA affordable or expensive?

Lemont's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lemont roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $317,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Lemont, PA?

Lemont's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 271.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lemont?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lemont, PA a good place to live?

Lemont, PA has a population of 2,085, a median household income of $63,945, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lemont?

Lemont averages 33.9°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 43.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lemont?

Lemont, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16851.

What is the population of Lemont?

The population of Lemont, Pennsylvania is 2,085 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lemont?

Key numbers for living in Lemont: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $317,500, median household income $63,945, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lemont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.