At a Glance
Median Income
$133,173
$72,322 per capita
Home Value
$421,300
Zillow: $338,516
Violent Crime
0/100K
195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Laurys Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurys Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurys Station a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laurys Station residents earn a median household income of $133,173 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,322. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurys Station is $421,300 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,516. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Laurys Station reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 195/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Laurys Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population547
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,173
Per Capita$72,322
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A+
Home Value$421,300
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$338,516
Housing Units376
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property195/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation515 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute33 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurys Station was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.