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Lawson Heights, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,552
Population
1,668/sq mi density
$64,844
Median Income
$41,618 per capita
$169,500
Home Value
$205,937 Zillow
$1,035
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,911 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,844 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$169,500
40% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
11% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,156
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$169,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$205,937
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.7%
Owner-Occupied
27.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$1,035/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
38% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $169,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,937 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,035 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,156 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |