Living in Laureldale, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laureldale · Census data 2020–2024
Laureldale has 4,284 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $69,821 (10% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $179,500, the median rent is $1,516/month.
Laureldale at a glance
- Population
- 4,284
- Median age
- 35.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $69,821State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $179,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,516/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Laureldale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Laureldale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laureldale the median home value is $179,500, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,516 per month, which is 39.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,408 a month in housing costs.
Laureldale median household income
The median household income in Laureldale is $69,821 and the income per person is $34,526. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Laureldale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,555
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.83
Laureldale demographics
- Population
- 4,284
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 1,514
- Foreign-born
- 22.2%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laureldale ›
Education in Laureldale
11% of adults 25 and older in Laureldale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laureldale
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Laureldale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laureldale | 4,284 | $69,821 | $179,500 | $1,516 |
| Muhlenberg | 22,127 | $88,069 | $233,300 | $1,492 |
| South Temple | 1,882 | $85,753 | $203,400 | $1,739 |
| Hyde Park | 2,846 | $78,929 | $173,700 | $1,144 |
| Temple | 2,135 | $73,651 | $165,600 | $1,382 |
| Muhlenberg Park | 1,259 | $101,384 | $322,300 | — |
| Riverview Park | 3,619 | $114,598 | $258,100 | $1,446 |
| Fox Chase | 1,575 | $121,417 | $285,200 | — |
| Greenfields | 986 | $78,830 | $268,500 | $2,015 |
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What is the median household income in Laureldale, PA?
The median household income in Laureldale is $69,821, 10% 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 Laureldale?
The median home value in Laureldale is $179,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Laureldale?
The median gross rent in Laureldale is $1,516 per month, about 39.8% of household income.
Is Laureldale, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Laureldale?
The median age in Laureldale is 35.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Laureldale?
The average commute to work in Laureldale is 26 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laureldale?
The unemployment rate in Laureldale is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laureldale?
11% of adults in Laureldale 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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