What are the schools like in Red Lion, PA?

Red Lion is served primarily by Red Lion Area SD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Red Lion?

The median household income in Red Lion, PA is $59,503 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Red Lion, PA?

Red Lion has an average high temperature of 41.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Red Lion, PA affordable or expensive?

Red Lion's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Red Lion is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $156,500 and the median rent is $850 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Red Lion, PA?

Crime rate data for Red Lion is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Red Lion, PA a Good Place to Live?

Red Lion is a small town of 6,499 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,503 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Red Lion 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 Red Lion is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Red Lion 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: 96.6

Red Lion's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Red Lion costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Red Lion, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$156,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,503	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Red Lion is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Red Lion is served primarily by Red Lion Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Red Lion, PA	National Avg
School District	Red Lion Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Red Lion sees average highs of 41.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 24.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Red Lion, PA
Average High — January	41.2°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	24.6"

Demographics

Metric	Red Lion, PA	National Avg
Population	6,499	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Red Lion

Red Lion, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17356

Red Lion vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Lion, PA affordable or expensive?

Red Lion's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Red Lion roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $156,500 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Red Lion, PA?

Crime data for Red Lion is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Red Lion?

Public schools in Red Lion are operated by Red Lion Area SD. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Red Lion, PA a good place to live?

Red Lion, PA has a population of 6,499, a median household income of $59,503, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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 Red Lion?

Red Lion averages 41.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 24.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Red Lion?

Red Lion, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17356.

What is the population of Red Lion?

The population of Red Lion, Pennsylvania is 6,499 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Red Lion?

Key numbers for living in Red Lion: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $156,500, median household income $59,503, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Red Lion side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.