Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Ligonier is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,562. Residents earn $74,420 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ligonier receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Ligonier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ligonier is $74,420, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Ligonier is $223,400, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $777 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 578 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 514 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ligonier experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,420 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,569 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% 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 | 2.73% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $223,400 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $184,900 |
| Median List Price | $184,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $244 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.2% |
| Price Drops | 7.1% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $777 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.73% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 578.0/100K |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Murder | 64.2/100K |
| 920% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 513.8/100K |
| Total Property | 513.8/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 449.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 64.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 30% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,193 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2449°N, 79.2375°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,124/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |