Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Laureldale is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,259. Residents earn $64,792 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Laureldale receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Laureldale has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Laureldale is $64,792, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Laureldale is $169,100, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Laureldale is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,101 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Laureldale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 71.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.0% |
| 116% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,792 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,165 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,856 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,917 |
| County GDP | $26,580M |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Healthcare | 964 |
| Retail | 1,095 |
| Manufacturing | 461 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.36% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $169,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $234,791 |
| Median List Price | $229,950 |
| Median List Price | $229,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $168 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.3% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.36% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,368/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Total Violent | 51.2/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.6/100K |
| Robbery | 25.6/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,100.9/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 179.2/100K |
| Theft | 844.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 383 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3897°N, 75.9135°W |
| County FIPS | 42011 |
Winner: Republican by 12.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 5,258/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Retail Stores | 1,095 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |