Median Income
$70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.2%
94% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.6%
306% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
19.8%
60% higher than US avg
How LaScie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population820
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$43,500
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty19.8%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units365
Rent Burden12.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation72 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+30.9%
Graduate+2.9%
Is LaScie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, LaScie receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. LaScie has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in LaScie is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in LaScie is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.9% have completed high school.
LaScie has a population of 820 with a density of 73 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).
Population
820
Total Population
2021 Census
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in LaScie is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,500 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.6% |
| 306% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% |
| 60% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
The median home value in LaScie is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $85,000 |
| 70% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.1% |
| Housing Units | 365 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: LaScie vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: LaScie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9500°N, 55.5981°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |