St. Lawrence, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

St. Lawrence is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,755. Residents earn $81,378 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,755 Population 1,950/sq mi density
$81,378 Median Income $35,682 per capita
$207,600 Home Value
$1,180 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,378 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,600 home value, $1,180/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,378
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $207,600
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.7%
3% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,180
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,755
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,950/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,378
Per Capita$35,682
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,600
Rent$1,180
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation366 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Libraries25

Is St. Lawrence a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Lawrence receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. St. Lawrence stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Lawrence is $81,378, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Lawrence is $207,600, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Lawrence experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. 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 40.

St. Lawrence has a population of 1,755 with a density of 1,950 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.3%), with 3.8% Black.

Population

1,755
Total Population
1,950
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43%
Female 57%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Lawrence vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.6%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Lawrence vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Lawrence is $81,378, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: St. Lawrence vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,378
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,682
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Work from Home14.2%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Lawrence is $207,600, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,180 (1% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$207,600
26% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$315
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio106.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,180
1% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate3.55%

Health Metrics: St. Lawrence vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities964

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

St. Lawrence 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 is 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation366 ft (112 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,950/sq mi
Coordinates40.3259°N, 75.8638°W
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.7%
3% below US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,950/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Work from Home14.2%

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