Latrobe, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,002 Population 3,449/sq mi density
$55,168 Median Income $37,442 per capita
$140,600 Home Value $211,332 Zillow
$761 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
165 Violent Crime/100K 749 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,168 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, $761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Latrobe, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,168
27% below
$37,442 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
50% below
Zillow: $211,332
Median Rent
$761/mo
35% below
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
57% below
749/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
19% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Latrobe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Latrobe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
50%
Rent
65%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Latrobe a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Latrobe residents earn a median household income of $55,168 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,442. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Latrobe is $140,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,332. Median rent is $761/month, with 31.2% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Latrobe reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 749/100K.

Education

27.4% of adults in Latrobe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Latrobe has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,002
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density3,449/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,168
Per Capita$37,442
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent$761
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$211,332
Housing Units3,937
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property749/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation988 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Latrobe was founded in 1852.
The median home in Latrobe was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.