At a Glance
Median Income
$94,145
$52,624 per capita
Home Value
$214,600
Zillow: $228,755
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
31.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Laboratory Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laboratory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laboratory a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laboratory residents earn a median household income of $94,145 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,624. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laboratory is $214,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,755. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Education
19.5% of adults in Laboratory hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laboratory has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population993
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,273/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$94,145
Per Capita$52,624
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty31.2%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,600
Rent
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$228,755
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,341 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+89.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.