At a Glance
Median Income
$74,420
$58,569 per capita
Home Value
$223,400
Zillow: $205,937
Median Rent
$777/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
578/100K
514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ligonier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ligonier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ligonier a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ligonier residents earn a median household income of $74,420 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,569. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% 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 Ligonier is $223,400 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,937. Median rent is $777/month, with 22.1% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Ligonier reports 578 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 514/100K. The murder rate is 64.2/100K.
Education
42.4% of adults in Ligonier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ligonier has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,562
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density3,124/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,420
Per Capita$58,569
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,400
Rent$777
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$205,937
Housing Units967
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent578/100K
Property514/100K
Murder64.2/100K
Assault514/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,193 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Ligonier was founded in 1760.
The median home in Ligonier was built in 1952.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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