At a Glance
Median Income
$115,625
$53,600 per capita
Home Value
$230,200
Zillow: $308,620
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.9%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Laflin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laflin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laflin a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laflin residents earn a median household income of $115,625 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,600. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laflin is $230,200 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,620. Median rent is $1,664/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
45.9% of adults in Laflin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laflin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,469
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,625
Per Capita$53,600
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,200
Rent$1,664
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$308,620
Housing Units607
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation983 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.9%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Laflin was founded in 1889.
The median home in Laflin was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.