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Laurel Mountain, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
142 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $46,015 per capita
$218,200 Home Value $150,948 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
578 Violent Crime/100K 514 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
578 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Laurel Mountain, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,250
5% below
$46,015 per capita
Home Value
$218,200
23% below
Zillow: $150,948
Violent Crime
578/100K
52% above
514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
22% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Laurel Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
77%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
122%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
152%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laurel Mountain a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laurel Mountain residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,015. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Laurel Mountain is $218,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,948. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Laurel Mountain reports 578 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 514/100K.

Education

41.2% of adults in Laurel Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laurel Mountain has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population142
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,092/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$46,015
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,200
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$150,948
Housing Units109
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent578/100K
Property514/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,416 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Laurel Mountain was founded in 1926.
The median home in Laurel Mountain was built in 1948.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% 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.