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Lavelle, PA

Pennsylvania

Lavelle is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 437. Residents earn $52,557 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
437 Population 387/sq mi density
$52,557 Median Income $25,060 per capita
$115,400 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,557 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,557
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $115,400
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.6%
66% higher than US avg

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

People

Population437
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density387/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,557
Per Capita$25,060
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units190
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation975 ft (297 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+62.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband41.5%
Libraries14

Is Lavelle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lavelle receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lavelle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lavelle is $52,557, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lavelle is $115,400, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lavelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lavelle has a population of 437 with a density of 387 people per square mile. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

437
Total Population
387
People / sq mi
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.9%
Female 58.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lavelle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lavelle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lavelle is $52,557, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Lavelle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,557
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,060
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate20.6%
66% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone75.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lavelle is $115,400, 59% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,400
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.9%
Housing Units190
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate4.67%
Lavelle has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation975 ft (297 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density387/sq mi
Coordinates40.7623°N, 76.3869°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 41.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.7%
89% below US avg
High School+62.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density387/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.5%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone75.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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