Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Latrobe is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,002. Residents earn $55,168 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Latrobe receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Latrobe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Latrobe is $55,168, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Latrobe is $140,600, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $761 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Latrobe is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 135 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,911 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Latrobe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches, including 29.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,168 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,442 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.34% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $140,600 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $205,937 |
| Median List Price | $144,900 |
| Median List Price | $144,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $99 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 11.5% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $761 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $951 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.34% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 134.8/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 134.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,911.3/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 208.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,690.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 12.3/100K |
| Arson | 12.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.9 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3124°N, 79.3826°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,449/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |