What are the schools like in Lenhartsville, PA?

Lenhartsville is served primarily by Kutztown Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Lenhartsville?

The median household income in Lenhartsville, PA is $64,063 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Lenhartsville, PA?

Lenhartsville has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Lenhartsville, PA affordable or expensive?

Lenhartsville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lenhartsville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $192,900 and the median rent is $911 per month.

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

Lenhartsville has a violent crime rate of 96.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 473.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lenhartsville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Lenhartsville is a small town of 166 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $64,063 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Lenhartsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lenhartsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lenhartsville 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: 95.7

Lenhartsville's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lenhartsville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lenhartsville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$192,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$911	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,063	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lenhartsville's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.6 /100k

Property Crime

473.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lenhartsville is served primarily by Kutztown Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lenhartsville, PA	National Avg
School District	Kutztown Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lenhartsville sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 21.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lenhartsville, PA
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	21.3"

Demographics

Metric	Lenhartsville, PA	National Avg
Population	166	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lenhartsville

Lenhartsville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19534

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenhartsville, PA affordable or expensive?

Lenhartsville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lenhartsville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $192,900 and median rent is $911/month.

What is the crime rate in Lenhartsville, PA?

Lenhartsville's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lenhartsville?

Public schools in Lenhartsville are operated by Kutztown Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lenhartsville, PA a good place to live?

Lenhartsville, PA has a population of 166, a median household income of $64,063, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Lenhartsville?

Lenhartsville averages 37.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 21.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lenhartsville?

Lenhartsville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19534.

What is the population of Lenhartsville?

The population of Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania is 166 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lenhartsville?

Key numbers for living in Lenhartsville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $192,900, median household income $64,063, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lenhartsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.