Living in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Lansdowne · Census data 2020–2024
East Lansdowne has 2,712 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $69,000 (12% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $200,400, the median rent is $1,626/month.
East Lansdowne at a glance
- Population
- 2,712
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $69,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $200,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,626/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is East Lansdowne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in East Lansdowne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Lansdowne the median home value is $200,400, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,626 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,919 a month in housing costs.
East Lansdowne median household income
The median household income in East Lansdowne is $69,000 and the income per person is $34,374. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Lansdowne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,269
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.4%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.31
East Lansdowne demographics
- Population
- 2,712
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 1,170
- Foreign-born
- 27.5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Lansdowne ›
Education in East Lansdowne
22.7% of adults 25 and older in East Lansdowne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Lansdowne
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 61.7%
- Public transit
- 8.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
East Lansdowne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansdowne | 2,712 | $69,000 | $200,400 | $1,626 |
| Lansdowne | 11,122 | $73,232 | $210,500 | $1,304 |
| Yeadon | 12,181 | $49,759 | $182,800 | $1,213 |
| Millbourne | 1,467 | $54,219 | $266,700 | $1,016 |
| Upper Darby | 85,486 | $71,481 | $219,100 | $1,328 |
| Darby | 10,687 | $39,863 | $117,900 | $1,308 |
| Aldan | 4,259 | $74,514 | $234,800 | $1,342 |
| Clifton Heights | 6,832 | $70,931 | $192,900 | $1,430 |
| Collingdale | 8,897 | $51,886 | $166,600 | $1,090 |
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What is the median household income in East Lansdowne, PA?
The median household income in East Lansdowne is $69,000, 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Lansdowne?
The median home value in East Lansdowne is $200,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Lansdowne?
The median gross rent in East Lansdowne is $1,626 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is East Lansdowne, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in East Lansdowne?
The median age in East Lansdowne is 35.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Lansdowne?
The average commute to work in East Lansdowne is 34 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Lansdowne?
The unemployment rate in East Lansdowne is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Lansdowne?
22.7% of adults in East Lansdowne have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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