At a Glance
Median Income
$77,563
$37,001 per capita
Home Value
$201,900
Zillow: $215,465
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
21/100K
951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lapel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lapel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lapel 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
Lapel residents earn a median household income of $77,563 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,001. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,484 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lapel is $201,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,465. Median rent is $1,229/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Lapel reports 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 951/100K.
Education
28.8% of adults in Lapel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lapel has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,568
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,563
Per Capita$37,001
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,900
Rent$1,229
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$215,465
Housing Units1,067
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent21/100K
Property951/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation857 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Lapel was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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