East Lansdowne, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,699 Population 12,852/sq mi density
$66,611 Median Income $34,253 per capita
$201,400 Home Value $224,733 Zillow
$1,542 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
635 Violent Crime/100K 4,106 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$66,611 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,400 home value, $1,542/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
635 violent crimes/100K (67% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

East Lansdowne, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,611
11% below
$34,253 per capita
Home Value
$201,400
29% below
Zillow: $224,733
Median Rent
$1,542/mo
33% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
635/100K
67% above
4,106/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How East Lansdowne Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Lansdowne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
71%
Rent
133%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Lansdowne a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Lansdowne residents earn a median household income of $66,611 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,253. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Lansdowne is $201,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,733. Median rent is $1,542/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

East Lansdowne reports 635 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,106/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in East Lansdowne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Lansdowne has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,699
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density12,852/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born23.2%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,611
Per Capita$34,253
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,400
Rent$1,542
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$224,733
Housing Units1,295
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent635/100K
Property4,106/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation144 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28

Did You Know?

East Lansdowne was founded in 1911.
The median home in East Lansdowne was built in 1938.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
23.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.