At a Glance
Median Income
$64,792
$31,165 per capita
Home Value
$169,100
Zillow: $234,791
Median Rent
$1,249/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
1,101/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Laureldale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laureldale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laureldale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laureldale residents earn a median household income of $64,792 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,165. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laureldale is $169,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,791. Median rent is $1,249/month, with 38.8% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Laureldale reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,101/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Laureldale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laureldale has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,259
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density5,258/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,792
Per Capita$31,165
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,100
Rent$1,249
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$234,791
Housing Units1,666
Rent Burden38.8%
Crime
F
Violent51/100K
Property1,101/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary179/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation383 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Laureldale was founded in 1930.
The median home in Laureldale was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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