At a Glance
Median Income
$94,130
$37,187 per capita
Home Value
$218,100
Zillow: $185,898
Median Rent
$930/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Lawnton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawnton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawnton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawnton residents earn a median household income of $94,130 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,187. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawnton is $218,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,898. Median rent is $930/month, with 23.4% 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 1974.
Education
25.2% of adults in Lawnton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawnton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population4,871
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density3,336/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,130
Per Capita$37,187
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,100
Rent$930
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$185,898
Housing Units2,100
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation489 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawnton was built in 1974.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.