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Laurys Station, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Laurys Station is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 547. Residents earn $133,173 per year, which is 77% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
547 Population 334/sq mi density
$133,173 Median Income $72,322 per capita
$421,300 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$133,173 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$421,300 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $133,173
77% higher than US avg
Home Value $421,300
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.2%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population547
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,173
Per Capita$72,322
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$31,739M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$421,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units376
Rent Burden31.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation515 ft (157 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute33 min
Broadband76.3%
Libraries9

Is Laurys Station a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Laurys Station receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Laurys Station stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Laurys Station is $133,173, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Laurys Station among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Laurys Station is $421,300, 49% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Laurys Station experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Laurys Station has a population of 547 with a density of 334 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%).

Population

547
Total Population
334
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.8%
Female 57.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Laurys Station vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.8%
42% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Laurys Station vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Laurys Station is $133,173, which is 77% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Laurys Station vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,173
77% above US avg
Per Capita Income$72,322
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
IRS Avg AGI$79,347

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,954
County GDP$31,739M

Business (County)

Restaurants801
Healthcare1,107
Retail1,187
Manufacturing349

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.7 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Laurys Station is $421,300, 49% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$421,300
49% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.6%
Housing Units376
Median Year Built1991

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Rate1.71%
Laurys Station has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.9 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall27.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density334/sq mi
Coordinates40.7235°N, 75.5431°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin. 76.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.2%
1% above US avg
High School+91.0%
Graduate Degree+12.7%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density334/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.3%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities1,107
Restaurants801
Retail Stores1,187

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.7 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

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