The median home value in Lykens, PA 17048 is $122,400. This is lower than the county median home value of $231,600. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Lykens, PA 17048 is $122,400. Approximately 65.02% of Lykens, PA 17048 homes are owned, compared to 19.70% rented, while 15.28% are vacant. Lykens, PA 17048 real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Lykens, PA 17048 real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Lykens, PA 17048 has a population of approximately 4,096 and experiences a population change rate of -6.10%. The population density is 118.1 / sq mi.
The median household income for Lykens, PA 17048 is $65,991, with 1,458 households and an average household size of 2.58.
The cost of living index in Lykens, PA 17048 is 86.6%.
The median value of a home in Lykens, PA 17048 is $122,400 with an appreciation rate of 14.0%. 65.0% of housing in the zip code is owned while 19.7% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Lykens, PA 17048 is 2.90%, and recent job growth is at 1.31%. Future job growth is projected at 37.11%.
The sales tax rate in Lykens, PA 17048 is 6.00%, while the income tax rate is 3.07%.
School expenditures in Lykens, PA 17048 are $17,739, and the school ratio is 15.8:1.
The average high temperature in July is 83.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 19 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.8 inches per year, with 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Metric | City | County |
---|---|---|
High School Graduates | 83.91 | 90.91 |
College Degree - 2 year | 10.65 | 9.45 |
College Degree - 4 year | 13.16 | 32.26 |
Graduate Degree | 4.53 | 8.03 |
Expenditures per Student | $17,739 | $17,739 |
Students per Teacher | 15.80 | 15.80 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Enders-Fisherville Elementary School | PK - 01 | 164 | 9.6 | 17032 |
Halifax Area Elementary School | 02 - 05 | 312 | 12.5 | 17032 |
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School | KG - 04 | 445 | 13.9 | 17048 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Halifax Area Middle School | 06 - 08 | 258 | 11.4 | 17032 |
Line Mountain Ms | 05 - 08 | 404 | 18.8 | 17830 |
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School | 05 - 08 | 368 | 12.9 | 17048 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Halifax Area High School | 09 - 12 | 304 | 10.4 | 17032 |
Line Mountain Junior/Senior High School | 09 - 12 | 369 | 10.4 | 17830 |
Upper Dauphin Area High School | 09 - 12 | 386 | 11.6 | 17023 |