Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Loretto is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,370. Residents earn $61,591 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Loretto receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Loretto stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Loretto is $61,591, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Loretto is $187,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Loretto is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
Loretto is a highly educated community — 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Loretto experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.1% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
| 41% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,591 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $8,910 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $958 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,334 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,304 |
| County GDP | $6,208M |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Healthcare | 471 |
| Retail | 469 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 13.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $187,500 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,968 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5084°N, 78.6351°W |
| County FIPS | 42021 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.8% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,457/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Retail Stores | 469 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 13.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |