Lykens 67 Good
Lykens Livability #883 ranked city in Pennsylvania#10,041 ranked city in the USARanks better than 65% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Lykens

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

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      Lykens transportation information

      Statistic Lykens Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute31min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work62.5%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool22.1%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk5.1%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home8.6%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Lykens, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).