Loretto, PA

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.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,370 Population 1,457/sq mi density
$61,591 Median Income $8,910 per capita
$187,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,591 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,591
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $187,500
33% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.8%
57% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Loretto Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,370
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density1,457/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,591
Per Capita$8,910
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation1,968 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute13 min
Broadband92.0%
Libraries14

Is Loretto a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Loretto has a population of 1,370 with a density of 1,457 people per square mile. The median age is 20.5 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.8%), with 3.4% Hispanic, 5.9% Black.

Population

1,370
Total Population
1,457
People / sq mi
20.5yrs
Median Age
47% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 31.5%
Female 68.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Loretto vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.1%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.9%
41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Loretto vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Loretto is $61,591, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Loretto vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,591
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$8,910
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.4 min
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Loretto is $187,500, 33% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$187,500
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate2.48%

Health Metrics: Loretto vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.5%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access85.1%
Healthcare Facilities471
Loretto has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Loretto vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Loretto has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,968 ft (600 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,457/sq mi
Coordinates40.5084°N, 78.6351°W
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 92.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.8%
57% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,457/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.4 min
Work from Home7.5%

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