Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Sky-Vu Drive-In
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Fairview Cemetery
Park
Shops (1) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Lykens.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lykens is 90/100 - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A+

Lykens crime rates are 903 per 100k, which is 49% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
760 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
144 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment D

The median income in Lykens is $46,920 - which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$46,920
F
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
B
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Wiconisco Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A+

Lykens home prices are $78,300 - which is 53% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$78,300
F
Home Appreciation Rate
3%
B-
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D+

The Lykens graduation rate is 77% - which is 10% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
55%
D
High School Grad. Rates
77%
D
Elementary Schools (7) F
Upper Dauphin Area El Sch
Upper Dauphin Area Ms
South Mountain View School
Scenic View School
Specktown School
High Schools (0) F
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lykens? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fairview Cemetery

      Entertainment

      Sky-Vu Drive-In

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lykens? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Lykens.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lykens a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors