Lykens, PA Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Lykens is $72,400, which is much lower than the state average of $164,900 and is much lower than the national average of $175,700. The Lykens median house value has grown by 36.86% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Lykens is lower than the state average rate of 70.00% and is lower than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Lykens was built is 1939, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1961 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 480 Owner Occupied Houses in Lykens, PA, #1447Lykens, PA | 72,400 USD |
Pennsylvania | 164,900 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Lykens, PA | 36.86% |
Pennsylvania | 70.00% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Lykens, PA | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 912, see rank, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 687, 75.33%, see rank | 88.87% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 480, 52.63%, see rank | 61.78% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 207, 22.70%, see rank | 27.10% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 225, 24.67%, see rank | 11.13% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.77% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 63, 6.91%, see rank | 1.08% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 68, 7.46%, see rank | 0.87% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 14, 1.54%, see rank | 3.08% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 80, 8.77%, see rank | 4.31% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #1246Lykens, PA | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
1939 | 1961 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Lykens, PA | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 480 | 100% | 3,446,230 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 231 | 48.13%, see rank | 61.86% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 249 | 51.88%, see rank | 38.14% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Lykens, PA | 982 USD |
Pennsylvania | 1,443 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Lykens, PA | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.14% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 6 | 2.60%, see rank | 1.71% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 32 | 13.85%, see rank | 5.59% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 81 | 35.06%, see rank | 15.72% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 77 | 33.33%, see rank | 30.12% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 24 | 10.39%, see rank | 21.20% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 8 | 3.46%, see rank | 18.03% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 3 | 1.30%, see rank | 7.50% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Lykens, PA | 21.70% of the Total Income |
Pennsylvania | 22.70% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Lykens, PA | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 10 | 4.33%, see rank | 6.45% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 91 | 39.39%, see rank | 34.37% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 66 | 28.57%, see rank | 28.10% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 18 | 7.79%, see rank | 12.95% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 46 | 19.91%, see rank | 17.70% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Lykens, PA | 480 USD |
Pennsylvania | 495 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Lykens, PA | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 10 | 4.02%, see rank | 3.93% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 19 | 7.63%, see rank | 10.62% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 110 | 44.18%, see rank | 36.51% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 92 | 36.95%, see rank | 26.66% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 18 | 7.23%, see rank | 22.28% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Lykens, PA | 16.40% of the Total Income |
Pennsylvania | 13.50% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Lykens, PA | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 78 | 31.33%, see rank | 35.42% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 75 | 30.12%, see rank | 33.18% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 52 | 20.88%, see rank | 14.06% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 26 | 10.44%, see rank | 6.58% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 18 | 7.23%, see rank | 9.77% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Lykens, PA | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 912, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 579, 63.49%, see rank | 57.06% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 180, 19.74%, see rank | 18.34% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 34, 3.73%, see rank | 4.68% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 14, 1.54%, see rank | 4.14% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 25, 2.74%, see rank | 3.34% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 49, 5.37%, see rank | 8.30% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 31, 3.40%, see rank | 4.13% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Lykens, PA | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 912, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 15, 1.64%, see rank | 1.73% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.73% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 86, 9.43%, see rank | 7.21% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 104, 11.40%, see rank | 12.40% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 105, 11.51%, see rank | 16.40% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 167, 18.31%, see rank | 21.82% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 197, 21.60%, see rank | 14.82% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 128, 14.04%, see rank | 10.70% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 110, 12.06%, see rank | 13.18% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 6.40, see rank | 6.00 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Lykens, PA | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 912, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 15, 1.64%, see rank | 1.91% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 100, 10.96%, see rank | 10.50% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 189, 20.72%, see rank | 23.23% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 463, 50.77%, see rank | 43.09% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 137, 15.02%, see rank | 17.04% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 8, 0.88%, see rank | 4.22% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Lykens, PA | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 687, 100% | 4,957,736 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 3, 0.44%, see rank | 51.01% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 34, 4.95%, see rank | 3.81% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 149, 21.69%, see rank | 21.18% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 384, 55.90%, see rank | 18.77% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 79, 11.50%, see rank | 1.37% | 0.12% |
Wood | 28, 4.08%, see rank | 2.87% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 10, 1.46%, see rank | 0.65% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.30% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Lykens, PA | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 193, 100% | 1,418,302 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 22, 11.40%, see rank | 1.98% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 3, 1.55%, see rank | 4.36% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 24, 12.44%, see rank | 9.44% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 55, 28.50%, see rank | 19.30% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 83, 43.01%, see rank | 32.15% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 6, 3.11%, see rank | 23.68% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 5.77% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 3.33% | 6.10% |
Median | $629, see rank | $832 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Lykens, PA | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 687, 100% | 4,957,736 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 64, 9.32%, see rank | 11.52% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 260, 37.85%, see rank | 34.19% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 237, 34.50%, see rank | 36.47% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 126, 18.34%, see rank | 17.82% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.