Living in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lansdowne · Census data 2020–2024
Lansdowne has 11,122 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $73,232 (6% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $210,500, the median rent is $1,304/month.
Lansdowne at a glance
- Population
- 11,122
- Median age
- 41.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $73,232State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $210,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,304/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Lansdowne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lansdowne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lansdowne the median home value is $210,500, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,879 a month in housing costs.
Lansdowne median household income
The median household income in Lansdowne is $73,232 and the income per person is $39,073. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lansdowne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,048
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.29
Lansdowne demographics
- Population
- 11,122
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 4,856
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lansdowne ›
Education in Lansdowne
38.4% of adults 25 and older in Lansdowne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lansdowne
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 56%
- Public transit
- 11.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Lansdowne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne | 11,122 | $73,232 | $210,500 | $1,304 |
| East Lansdowne | 2,712 | $69,000 | $200,400 | $1,626 |
| Upper Darby | 85,486 | $71,481 | $219,100 | $1,328 |
| Clifton Heights | 6,832 | $70,931 | $192,900 | $1,430 |
| Yeadon | 12,181 | $49,759 | $182,800 | $1,213 |
| Aldan | 4,259 | $74,514 | $234,800 | $1,342 |
| Darby | 10,687 | $39,863 | $117,900 | $1,308 |
| Drexel Hill | 30,451 | $88,168 | $266,400 | $1,357 |
| Collingdale | 8,897 | $51,886 | $166,600 | $1,090 |
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What is the median household income in Lansdowne, PA?
The median household income in Lansdowne is $73,232, 6% 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 Lansdowne?
The median home value in Lansdowne is $210,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lansdowne?
The median gross rent in Lansdowne is $1,304 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Lansdowne, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Lansdowne?
The median age in Lansdowne is 41.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lansdowne?
The average commute to work in Lansdowne is 33 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lansdowne?
The unemployment rate in Lansdowne is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lansdowne?
38.4% of adults in 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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