Red Lion, PA

Red Lion, Pennsylvania

Red Lion, Pennsylvania, in York county, is 18 miles SW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 40 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. Part of the surrounding York metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Red Lion is home to some 6,149 residents.

The People and Families of Red Lion

In Red Lion, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Lion had a median family income of $41,850.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Red Lion. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Red Lion Housing

According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in Red Lion was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Red Lion, 94% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Red Lion it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Red Lion, PA

Comparing Red Lion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Red Lion Almanac

Red Lion Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Red Lion Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Red Lion, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Red Lion Public Libraries

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Red Lion High Schools (2004)

RED LION AREA SHS
717-246-1611
Serves 1,587 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Red Lion Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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