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Landisburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Landisburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 227. Residents earn $57,083 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
227 Population 3,243/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $24,101 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $293,499 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $1,175/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,083
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,175
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

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

People

Population227
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,243/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$24,101
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$1,362M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$1,175
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$293,499
Housing Units73
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation596 ft (182 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.0%
Libraries4

Is Landisburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Landisburg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Landisburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Landisburg is $57,083, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Landisburg is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Landisburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Landisburg has a population of 227 with a density of 3,243 people per square mile. The median age is 38.7 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.3%), with 2.2% Hispanic, 4.4% Black.

Population

227
Total Population
3,243
People / sq mi
38.7yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Landisburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Landisburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Landisburg is $57,083, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Landisburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,083
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,101
Avg Weekly Wage$821
IRS Avg AGI$66,071

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)896
County GDP$1,362M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare74
Retail126
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,484
28% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.2 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Landisburg is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,175 (1% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $293,499.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$293,499

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,175
1% above US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.0%
Housing Units73
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,484
28% above US avg
Effective Rate3.59%
Landisburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation596 ft (182 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density3,243/sq mi
Coordinates40.3430°N, 77.3056°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.3-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 24.8%

Winner: Republican by 49.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+90.7%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,243/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities74
Restaurants72
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.2 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.1%

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