Living in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Lawrence · Census data 2020–2024
St. Lawrence has 1,851 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $85,625 (10% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $228,100, the median rent is $1,204/month.
St. Lawrence at a glance
- Population
- 1,851
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $85,625State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $228,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,204/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is St. Lawrence a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in St. Lawrence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Lawrence the median home value is $228,100, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,649 a month in housing costs.
St. Lawrence median household income
The median household income in St. Lawrence is $85,625 and the income per person is $39,106. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in St. Lawrence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 764
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.49
St. Lawrence demographics
- Population
- 1,851
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 742
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Lawrence ›
Education in St. Lawrence
36.6% of adults 25 and older in St. Lawrence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Lawrence
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
St. Lawrence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lawrence | 1,851 | $85,625 | $228,100 | $1,204 |
| Reiffton | 4,575 | $128,750 | $318,500 | $1,630 |
| Pennside | 5,407 | $77,192 | $207,600 | $1,203 |
| Mount Penn | 3,244 | $63,512 | $176,300 | $953 |
| Jacksonwald | 3,894 | $119,938 | $328,700 | — |
| Stony Creek Mills | 1,081 | $60,833 | $171,400 | $3,501 |
| Exeter | 25,608 | $100,083 | $281,800 | $1,632 |
| Lower Alsace | 4,843 | $76,250 | $213,800 | $1,289 |
| Lorane | 4,601 | $84,293 | $259,900 | $1,743 |
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What is the median household income in St. Lawrence, PA?
The median household income in St. Lawrence is $85,625, 10% 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 St. Lawrence?
The median home value in St. Lawrence is $228,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in St. Lawrence?
The median gross rent in St. Lawrence is $1,204 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is St. Lawrence, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in St. Lawrence?
The median age in St. Lawrence is 38.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in St. Lawrence?
The average commute to work in St. Lawrence is 27 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Lawrence?
The unemployment rate in St. Lawrence is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Lawrence?
36.6% of adults in St. Lawrence 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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