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Loyalhanna, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,425 Population 1,451/sq mi density
$68,611 Median Income $40,135 per capita
$162,600 Home Value $205,937 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,911 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,611 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,600 home value, $756/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Loyalhanna, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,611
9% below
$40,135 per capita
Home Value
$162,600
42% below
Zillow: $205,937
Median Rent
$756/mo
35% below
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
65% below
1,911/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Loyalhanna Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Loyalhanna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
58%
Rent
65%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Loyalhanna a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Loyalhanna residents earn a median household income of $68,611 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,135. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Loyalhanna is $162,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,937. Median rent is $756/month, with 19.1% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Loyalhanna reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,911/100K.

Education

25.4% of adults in Loyalhanna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Loyalhanna has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,425
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,451/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,611
Per Capita$40,135
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,600
Rent$756
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$205,937
Housing Units1,679
Rent Burden19.1%

Crime

F
Violent135/100K
Property1,911/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,150 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Loyalhanna was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.2% 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.