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Laurelton, PA

Pennsylvania

Laurelton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 369. Residents earn $56,875 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
369 Population 647/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $22,730 per capita
$158,300 Home Value
$1,150 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $1,150/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,875
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $158,300
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,150
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Laurelton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population369
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density647/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$22,730
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,510M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$1,150
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units131
Rent Burden25.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation674 ft (205 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.1%
Libraries3

Is Laurelton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Laurelton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Laurelton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Laurelton is $56,875, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Laurelton is $158,300, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Laurelton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Laurelton has a population of 369 with a density of 647 people per square mile. The median age is 34.6 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 2.7% Hispanic.

Population

369
Total Population
647
People / sq mi
34.6yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.3%
Female 60.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Laurelton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Laurelton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Laurelton is $56,875, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Laurelton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,875
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,730
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$78,324

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,018
County GDP$2,510M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare151
Retail141
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,854
96% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Laurelton is $158,300, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,150 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,300
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,150
1% below US avg
Rent Burden25.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%
Housing Units131
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,854
96% above US avg
Effective Rate4.33%
Laurelton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation674 ft (205 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density647/sq mi
Coordinates40.8790°N, 77.2043°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42119
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.4-point margin. 76.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.2%
D 37.8%

Winner: Republican by 23.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+98.5%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density647/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.1%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities151
Restaurants88
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.4%

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