Senior Living in 18059 (Laurys Station, PA)
Surrounding zip codes: 18086, 18035, 18037, 18088, 18067, 18080, 18052, 18078, 18079, 18038
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
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SeniorScore™ Overview
- 18059 scores the same as the Laurys Station, PA average of 84.
- 18059 scores significantly higher than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
- 18059 scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
- There are 4 hospitals nearby, including National Hospital For Kids, Palmerton Hospital, and Westfield Hospital.
- There are 37 senior living facilities in the area, including Pond View Manor Personal Care Home, Weston Senior Living Center at Northampton, and Liza\'s House .
- There are 20 home healthcare providers operating in the area.
- There are 37 fire stations in close proximity.
- The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 108 pharmacies within short driving distance.
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Recreation & Leisure
- The area has an average percent of seniors (22% of the total population).
- There are 44 golf courses nearby, including Willow Brook Golf Course, Woodstone Golf Club, and Blue Ridge Country Club.
- There are 4 parks nearby, including Coplay Cement Kilns, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, and Trexler Nature Preserve.
- There are 83 churches nearby, including St John\'s United Church-Christ, Bethany Wesleyan Church, and Hope Lutheran.
- The area has a high number of malls and/or shopping centers.
- The area has a high number of grocery stores and/or markets.
- The area has a high number of movie theatres.
- The area has a very high number of health clubs / fitness studios.
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Finances
- The property taxes average 4.39% of total income, which is very high compared to the national median.
- The property taxes average 1.48% of total property value, which is high compared to the national median.
- The sales tax rate is 7.00%, which is medium compared to the national median.
- Pennsylvania has a low average state income tax rate of 3.07%.
- The area has an average household income of $109,481, which is in the top 7% of all incomes in the US.
- The area has a median household income of $98,047, which is in the top 4% of all incomes in the US.
- The area has a per capita income of $37,283, which is in the top 11% of all per capita incomes in the US.
- Assisted living costs average $51,660 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $139,550 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,500 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $47,728 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.34%, which is low compared to national statistics.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life
- This area receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- This area has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This area has above average air quality.
- 18059 has an average population density of 767.5 people per square mile.
- Residents have an average daily commute time.
- The area has a low public transportation ridership.
- The area has an average public school quality ranking.
- The area has a very low public school safety ranking.
- This area has a high education attainment of 91.52%.