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Laceyville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Laceyville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 373. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
373 Population 1,963/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $29,385 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $198,506 Zillow
$882 Median Rent 42.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $882/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $882
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

How Laceyville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population373
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,963/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$29,385
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$1,866M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$882
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$198,506
Housing Units159
Rent Burden42.3%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation706 ft (215 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+76.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.8%
Libraries1

Is Laceyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Laceyville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Laceyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Laceyville is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Laceyville is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $882 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Laceyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 41.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Laceyville has a population of 373 with a density of 1,963 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%).

Population

373
Total Population
1,963
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Laceyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.4%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.6%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Laceyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Laceyville is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Laceyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,385
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180
IRS Avg AGI$77,470

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)714
County GDP$1,866M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare56
Retail108
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,922
69% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Laceyville is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $882 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $198,506.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$198,506

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$882
24% below US avg
Rent Burden42.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied46.1%
Housing Units159
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,922
69% above US avg
Effective Rate4.74%
Laceyville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall41.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation706 ft (215 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,963/sq mi
Coordinates41.6459°N, 76.1587°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42131
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.8-point margin. 92.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.9%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 36.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+76.0%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,963/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.8%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants61
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Nearby Cities

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