At a Glance
Median Income
$81,713
$37,421 per capita
Home Value
$201,400
Zillow: $249,881
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
17.3% smoking rate
How Laurel Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurel Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel Heights 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
Laurel Heights residents earn a median household income of $81,713 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,421. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel Heights is $201,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,881. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
15.3% of adults in Laurel Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel Heights has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population391
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density1,504/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$81,713
Per Capita$37,421
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,400
Rent
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$249,881
Housing Units195
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation92 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurel Heights was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.