Living in Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laurel Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
Laurel Mountain has 111 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $68,500 (12% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $260,700.
Laurel Mountain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Laurel Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 111
- Median age
- 58.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $68,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $260,700State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Laurel Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Laurel Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laurel Mountain the median home value is $260,700, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,475 a month in housing costs.
Laurel Mountain median household income
The median household income in Laurel Mountain is $68,500 and the income per person is $45,086. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Laurel Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 104
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 40.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.79
40.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Laurel Mountain has many vacation and second homes.
Laurel Mountain demographics
- Population
- 111
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 39.6%
- Households
- 62
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laurel Mountain ›
Education in Laurel Mountain
36% of adults 25 and older in Laurel Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laurel Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.2%
Laurel Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Mountain | 111 | $68,500 | $260,700 | — |
| Ligonier | 1,534 | $71,250 | $236,000 | $741 |
| Cook | 2,412 | $70,875 | $212,900 | — |
| Jenner | 3,631 | $58,605 | $131,300 | $703 |
| Gray | 252 | $89,107 | $105,000 | — |
| Jennerstown | 1,115 | $64,801 | $193,600 | $856 |
| Fairfield | 2,206 | $70,815 | $178,600 | $537 |
| Lincoln | 1,395 | $81,364 | $174,600 | $650 |
| Boswell | 1,153 | $52,500 | $82,800 | $550 |
More for people moving to Laurel Mountain
Laurel Mountain ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Laurel Mountain: FAQ
What is the median household income in Laurel Mountain, PA?
The median household income in Laurel Mountain is $68,500, 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 Laurel Mountain?
The median home value in Laurel Mountain is $260,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Laurel Mountain, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Laurel Mountain?
The median age in Laurel Mountain is 58.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Laurel Mountain?
The average commute to work in Laurel Mountain is 26 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laurel Mountain?
The unemployment rate in Laurel Mountain is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laurel Mountain?
36% of adults in Laurel Mountain 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.
Last updated: