Living in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laurel Run · Census data 2020–2024
Laurel Run has 469 residents with a median age of 56.4. The median household income is $58,542 (25% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $58,000.
Laurel Run is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Laurel Run at a glance
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 56.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $58,542State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $58,000State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Laurel Run a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 32.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Laurel Run
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laurel Run the median home value is $58,000, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,141 a month in housing costs.
Laurel Run median household income
The median household income in Laurel Run is $58,542 and the income per person is $38,414. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Laurel Run: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 232
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.09
Laurel Run demographics
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 56.4
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.9%
- Households
- 195
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laurel Run ›
Education in Laurel Run
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Laurel Run have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laurel Run
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.4%
Laurel Run vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Run | 469 | $58,542 | $58,000 | — |
| Georgetown | 1,880 | $59,821 | $117,700 | $1,089 |
| Wilkes-Barre | 44,423 | $48,515 | $117,200 | $946 |
| Ashley | 2,602 | $56,500 | $97,200 | $1,071 |
| Plains | 9,905 | $73,790 | $164,200 | $1,118 |
| Kingston | 13,397 | $55,347 | $172,900 | $1,038 |
| Hudson | 1,588 | $52,708 | $128,100 | $1,139 |
| Fairview | 4,733 | $96,500 | $293,400 | $849 |
| Edwardsville | 4,932 | $44,866 | $123,200 | $1,069 |
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Laurel Run ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Laurel Run: FAQ
What is the median household income in Laurel Run, PA?
The median household income in Laurel Run is $58,542, 25% 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 Run?
The median home value in Laurel Run is $58,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Laurel Run, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 32.8%.
What is the median age in Laurel Run?
The median age in Laurel Run is 56.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Laurel Run?
The average commute to work in Laurel Run is 22 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laurel Run?
The unemployment rate in Laurel Run is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laurel Run?
14.7% of adults in Laurel Run 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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