At a Glance
Median Income
$81,378
$35,682 per capita
Home Value
$207,600
Zillow: $256,603
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
865/100K
2,904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How St. Lawrence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Lawrence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Lawrence a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Lawrence residents earn a median household income of $81,378 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,682. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Lawrence is $207,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,603. Median rent is $1,180/month, with 34.2% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
St. Lawrence reports 865 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,904/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in St. Lawrence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,755
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,950/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,378
Per Capita$35,682
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,600
Rent$1,180
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$256,603
Housing Units739
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent865/100K
Property2,904/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation366 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25
Did You Know?
St. Lawrence was founded in 1927.
The median home in St. Lawrence was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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