How long do people stay in their homes in Lykens, PA?
13.1% (±5.9 points) of households in Lykens, PA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.3% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 13.1% (±5.9 points)
- Since before 2000
- 32.3%
When households in Lykens moved in
| Moved in | Lykens | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.0% (±3.4 points) | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 8.1% (±4.8 points) | 18.5% | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 32.7% (±10.4 points) | 37.9% | 36.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 21.9% (±14.1 points) | 16.1% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 13.6% (±6.1 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 18.7% (±6.4 points) | 12.2% | 14.9% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Lykens, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is lower than in Dauphin County (23.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (20.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Lykens
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lykens | — | 13.1% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Wiconisco Township | 1.0 mi | 6.1% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gratz | 3.1 mi | 48.3% (±27.8 points) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township (Dauphin County) | 3.6 mi | 5.7% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Township (Dauphin County) | 4.0 mi | 5.4% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Rush Township (Dauphin County) | 4.2 mi | 4.9% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lykens Township | 4.3 mi | 13.3% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williamstown | 4.4 mi | 28.8% (±7.6 points) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | 4.9 mi | 9.9% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Williams Township (Dauphin County), PA (5.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gratz, PA (48.3%), Williamstown, PA (28.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Hummelstown | 15.4% (±7.0 points) |
| 22 | Paxtang | 14.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 23 | Berrysburg | 14.6% (±24.8 points) |
| 24 | East Hanover Township (Dauphin County) | 13.8% (±6.7 points) |
| 25 | Lykens Township | 13.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 26 | Conewago Township (Dauphin County) | 13.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 27 | Lykens | 13.1% (±5.9 points) |
| 28 | Dauphin | 12.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 29 | Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | 11.5% (±4.4 points) |
| 30 | Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | 9.9% (±2.9 points) |
| 31 | Middle Paxton Township | 9.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 32 | Londonderry Township (Dauphin County) | 9.2% (±4.9 points) |
| 33 | Washington Township (Dauphin County) | 8.9% (±4.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dauphin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lykens
How often do people move in Lykens?
13.1% of households in Lykens, PA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Lykens have?
32.3% of households in Lykens have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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