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Lanesboro, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
628 Population 240/sq mi density
$33,194 Median Income $20,888 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $247,803 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
169 Violent Crime/100K 508 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$33,194 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lanesboro, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,194
56% below
$20,888 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
60% below
Zillow: $247,803
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
169/100K
55% below
508/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
44%
Home Value
40%
Rent
82%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lanesboro a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.1% (42% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Lanesboro reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 508/100K.

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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population628
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$33,194
Per Capita$20,888
Unemployment2.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent169/100K
Property508/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.