At a Glance
Median Income
$48,185
$26,448 per capita
Home Value
$126,500
Zillow: $232,351
Median Rent
$823/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
457/100K
2,133/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Lackawanna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lackawanna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lackawanna a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lackawanna residents earn a median household income of $48,185 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,448. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lackawanna is $126,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,351. Median rent is $823/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Lackawanna reports 457 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,133/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Lackawanna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lackawanna has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population19,779
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,020/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,185
Per Capita$26,448
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,500
Rent$823
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$232,351
Housing Units9,368
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent457/100K
Property2,133/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault339/100K
Burglary299/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation589 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Lackawanna was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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