Median Income
$69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$512
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.7%
35% higher than US avg
How Lorne Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,904
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty16.7%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$512
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,105
Rent Burden8.2%
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+28.1%
Graduate+1.9%
Is Lorne a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lorne receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Lorne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lorne is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lorne is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $512 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% have completed high school.
Lorne has a population of 2,904 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.7%), with 3.8% Asian.
Population
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 53.9% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Spanish | 28.7% |
| 114% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 17.4% |
The median household income in Lorne is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,000 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| 35% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 43.1% |
The median home value in Lorne is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $512 (56% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $512 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,105 |
Property Tax
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Geography
| Area | 356.4 sq mi (923.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |