Living in Lawnton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawnton · Census data 2020–2024
Lawnton has 4,765 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $84,861 (9% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $222,600, the median rent is $999/month.
Lawnton at a glance
- Population
- 4,765
- Median age
- 39.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $84,861State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $222,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $999/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Lawnton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lawnton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawnton the median home value is $222,600, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $999 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,575 a month in housing costs.
Lawnton median household income
The median household income in Lawnton is $84,861 and the income per person is $36,565. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lawnton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,959
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.57
Lawnton demographics
- Population
- 4,765
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 1,850
- Foreign-born
- 17.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawnton ›
Education in Lawnton
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Lawnton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawnton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Lawnton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnton | 4,765 | $84,861 | $222,600 | $999 |
| Swatara | 27,953 | $80,444 | $214,400 | $1,252 |
| Rutherford | 6,890 | $83,636 | $214,200 | $1,155 |
| Paxtang | 1,662 | $87,083 | $180,400 | $1,091 |
| Oberlin | 269 | $125,809 | $229,400 | — |
| Colonial Park | 18,032 | $73,105 | $231,100 | $1,392 |
| Bressler | 2,060 | $76,181 | $173,400 | $1,343 |
| Enhaut | 1,197 | $73,836 | $155,900 | — |
| Progress | 11,017 | $73,030 | $202,500 | $1,233 |
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What is the median household income in Lawnton, PA?
The median household income in Lawnton is $84,861, 9% higher 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 Lawnton?
The median home value in Lawnton is $222,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lawnton?
The median gross rent in Lawnton is $999 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Lawnton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
What is the median age in Lawnton?
The median age in Lawnton is 39.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lawnton?
The average commute to work in Lawnton is 17 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawnton?
The unemployment rate in Lawnton is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawnton?
26.3% of adults in Lawnton 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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