Lock Haven SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Lock Haven summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lock Haven. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lock Haven is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lock Haven is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lock Haven is $197,124.
The median income in Lock Haven is $46,102.
Lock Haven's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lock Haven Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lock Haven | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lock Haven, PA Weather
The average high in Lock Haven is 60.3° and the average low is 38.0°.
There are 83.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.5 inches of precipitation each year with 29.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lock Haven |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 29.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Lock Haven, PA Photos
Rankings & Articles For Lock Haven
Locations Around Lock Haven
Map Of Lock Haven, PA
Best Places Around Lock Haven
State College, PA
Population 41,050
Bellefonte, PA
Population 6,009
Prospect Park, PA
Population 288
Lewisburg, PA
Population 5,257
South Williamsport, PA
Population 6,211
Selinsgrove, PA
Population 5,593
Milton, PA
Population 6,534
Williamsport, PA
Population 27,612
Sunbury, PA
Population 9,617
Jacksonville, TX
Population 14,325
Lock Haven Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lock Haven
The current population in Lock Haven is 8,447. The population has decreased 12.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,447 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 8,386 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 8,422 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 8,458 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 8,997 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 9,247 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 9,345 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 9,540 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 9,725 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 9,790 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 9,860 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 9,861 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 9,750 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 9,587 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 9,644 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lock Haven
See the full breakdown
Lock Haven is:
88.6% White with 7,480 White residents.
2.6% African American with 223 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 79 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 333 Two Or More residents.
3.8% Hispanic with 320 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lock Haven | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lock Haven
See the full breakdown
Lock Haven is 50.4% female with 4,256 female residents.
Lock Haven is 49.6% male with 4,191 male residents.
| Gender | Lock Haven | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lock Haven for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
3.0% of adults in Lock Haven completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Lock Haven completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Lock Haven completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Lock Haven completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Lock Haven completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Lock Haven completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Lock Haven completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lock Haven completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Lock Haven completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lock Haven | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
See the full breakdown
7.6% of households in Lock Haven earn Less than $10,000.
7.0% of households in Lock Haven earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.8% of households in Lock Haven earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.4% of households in Lock Haven earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.2% of households in Lock Haven earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Lock Haven earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Lock Haven earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in Lock Haven earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.1% of households in Lock Haven earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.6% of households in Lock Haven earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lock Haven | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.1% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
