At a Glance
Median Income
$86,460
$44,290 per capita
Home Value
$319,000
Zillow: $484,793
Median Rent
$1,390/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
1,056/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Lansdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lansdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lansdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lansdale residents earn a median household income of $86,460 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,290. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lansdale is $319,000 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $484,793. Median rent is $1,390/month, with 29.0% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Lansdale reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,056/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.3% of adults in Lansdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lansdale has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population18,865
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density6,309/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,460
Per Capita$44,290
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$319,000
Rent$1,390
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$484,793
Housing Units7,395
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property1,056/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary60/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation363 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Lansdale was founded in 1872.
The median home in Lansdale was built in 1957.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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