Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Lansdowne is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 11,064. Residents earn $69,261 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lansdowne receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lansdowne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lansdowne is $69,261, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Lansdowne is $199,200, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,219 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Lansdowne is below the national average at 235 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,700 per 100,000, 38% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lansdowne enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 84.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.2% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,261 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,178 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.06% |
| Commute Time | 34.3 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $199,200 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $270,164 |
| Median List Price | $315,000 |
| Median List Price | $315,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $152 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.0% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,219 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,451 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.06% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Total Violent | 235.2/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Murder | 9.4/100K |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Rape | 18.8/100K |
| Robbery | 122.3/100K |
| Assault | 84.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,700.2/100K |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 658.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,956.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 84.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9408°N, 75.2760°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 9,376/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 34.3 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |