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Harveys Lake, PA


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Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania

Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 18 miles W of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 106 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,888 people people live in Harveys Lake.

The People and Families of Harveys Lake

In Harveys Lake, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harveys Lake had a median family income of $51,319. It turns out that people in Harveys Lake tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($10,200) in Harveys Lake than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Harveys Lake Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Harveys Lake, about 81% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Notably, housing in Harveys Lake tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Harveys Lake, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Harveys Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Harveys Lake College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Harveys Lake, PA

Comparing Harveys Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population65
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built49
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes33
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