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Laboratory, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
993 Population 1,273/sq mi density
$94,145 Median Income $52,624 per capita
$214,600 Home Value $228,755 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$94,145 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Laboratory, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,145
25% above
$52,624 per capita
Home Value
$214,600
24% below
Zillow: $228,755
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
313/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
31.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
125%
Home Value
76%
Poverty
252%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laboratory a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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).

Safety & Crime

Laboratory reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 313/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population993
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,273/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property313/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.