At a Glance
Median Income
$44,078
$21,983 per capita
Home Value
$48,700
Zillow: $102,846
Median Rent
$963/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
434/100K
405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
21.3%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Lansford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lansford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lansford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lansford residents earn a median household income of $44,078 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,983. The unemployment rate stands at 21.3% (492% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lansford is $48,700 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,846. Median rent is $963/month, with 25.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lansford reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 405/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Lansford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lansford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,144
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,691/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$44,078
Per Capita$21,983
Unemployment21.3%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,700
Rent$963
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$102,846
Housing Units2,166
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent434/100K
Property405/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation1,148 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute44 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lansford was founded in 1845.
The median home in Lansford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.