At a Glance
Median Income
$86,064
$41,568 per capita
Home Value
$236,100
Zillow: $323,197
Median Rent
$1,776/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Lorane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lorane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lorane a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lorane residents earn a median household income of $86,064 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,568. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lorane is $236,100 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,197. Median rent is $1,776/month, with 30.2% 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 1989.
Education
31.8% of adults in Lorane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lorane has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,633
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density2,603/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,064
Per Capita$41,568
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,100
Rent$1,776
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$323,197
Housing Units1,862
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation239 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Lorane was built in 1989.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.