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Lykens, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin county, is 42 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 87 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is in the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle area. There are 1,937 residents in Lykens.
In Lykens, about 55% of adults are married.
There are a lot of senior citizens in Lykens.
In 2000, Lykens had a median family income of $40,909.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lykens that were owner-occupied was 75%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most towns in the state, Lykens has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Lykens, 83% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.
Comparing Lykens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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