At a Glance
Median Income
$58,125
$35,874 per capita
Home Value
$61,400
Zillow: $171,246
Median Rent
$1,321/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Laurel Run Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurel Run's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel Run 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 Run residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,874. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel Run is $61,400 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,246. Median rent is $1,321/month, with 51.0% 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 1977.
Education
17.8% of adults in Laurel Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel Run has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population480
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$35,874
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,400
Rent$1,321
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$171,246
Housing Units220
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,537 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Laurel Run was founded in 1881.
The median home in Laurel Run was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.