At a Glance
Median Income
$33,194
$20,888 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
Zillow: $247,803
Median Rent
$950/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Lanesboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lanesboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lanesboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lanesboro residents earn a median household income of $33,194 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,888. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lanesboro is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,803. Median rent is $950/month, with 51.0% 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 1952.
Education
6.6% of adults in Lanesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lanesboro has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.
Data Overview
People
Population628
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,194
Per Capita$20,888
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$950
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$247,803
Housing Units254
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI25 (Good)
Elevation1,093 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lanesboro was founded in 1888.
The median home in Lanesboro was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.