At a Glance
Median Income
$77,634
$43,852 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
Zillow: $119,324
Median Rent
$923/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
13.5% smoking rate
How La Vale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Vale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Vale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Vale residents earn a median household income of $77,634 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,852. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Vale is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,324. Median rent is $923/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
36.4% of adults in La Vale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Vale has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,388
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,634
Per Capita$43,852
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$923
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$119,324
Housing Units2,068
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation1,426 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in La Vale was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.