At a Glance
Median Income
$66,611
$34,253 per capita
Home Value
$201,400
Zillow: $224,733
Median Rent
$1,542/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
635/100K
4,106/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
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)
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.