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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.