At a Glance
Median Income
$75,547
$33,893 per capita
Home Value
$202,600
Zillow: $289,000
Median Rent
$755/mo
40.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
625/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Laingsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laingsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laingsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laingsburg residents earn a median household income of $75,547 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,893. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,180 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laingsburg is $202,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,000. Median rent is $755/month, with 40.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Laingsburg reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 625/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.8% of adults in Laingsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laingsburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,640
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,031/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,547
Per Capita$33,893
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$2,377M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,600
Rent$755
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$289,000
Housing Units517
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property625/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary312/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation831 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Laingsburg was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.