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Lawson Heights, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
Lawson Heights, PA
At a Glance
How Lawson Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawson Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lawson Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lawson Heights residents earn a median household income of $64,844 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,618. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawson Heights is $169,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,937. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 19.1% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Lawson Heights reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,911/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Lawson Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawson Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.