At a Glance
Median Income
$55,168
$37,442 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
Zillow: $205,937
Median Rent
$761/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,911/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Latrobe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 4.0% (11% 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 $205,937. 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 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,911/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,002
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density3,449/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,168
Per Capita$37,442
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent$761
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$205,937
Housing Units3,937
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,911/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault135/100K
Burglary208/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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