Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Lawson Heights is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,552. Residents earn $64,844 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lawson Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lawson Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lawson Heights is $64,844, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lawson Heights is $169,500, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,035 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lawson Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches, including 29.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,844 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,618 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.60% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $169,500 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,035 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.60% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.9 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2938°N, 79.3873°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,668/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.8% |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |