At a Glance
Median Income
$69,261
$38,178 per capita
Home Value
$199,200
Zillow: $285,593
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,617/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lansdowne residents earn a median household income of $69,261 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,178. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lansdowne is $199,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,593. Median rent is $1,219/month, with 30.9% 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 1941.
Safety & Crime
Lansdowne reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,617/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Lansdowne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lansdowne has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,064
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density9,376/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,261
Per Capita$38,178
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,200
Rent$1,219
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$285,593
Housing Units5,174
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,617/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation118 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Lansdowne was founded in 1893.
The median home in Lansdowne was built in 1941.
16.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.