At a Glance
Median Income
$72,845
$32,164 per capita
Home Value
$201,500
Zillow: $298,947
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
40.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Lansdowne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lansdowne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lansdowne a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lansdowne residents earn a median household income of $72,845 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,164. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lansdowne is $201,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,947. Median rent is $1,298/month, with 40.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Lansdowne reports 1,339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 252% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,718/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Lansdowne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lansdowne has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,879
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density3,894/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,845
Per Capita$32,164
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,500
Rent$1,298
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$298,947
Housing Units3,709
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Lansdowne was founded in 1892.
The median home in Lansdowne was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.