What are the schools like in Lansdale, PA?

Lansdale is served primarily by North Penn SD. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lansdale?

The median household income in Lansdale, PA is $84,985 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Lansdale, PA?

Lansdale has an average high temperature of 39.7°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.9 inches.

Lansdale, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lansdale, PA affordable or expensive?

Lansdale's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lansdale is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $291,400 and the median rent is $1,372 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lansdale, PA?

Lansdale has a violent crime rate of 94.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1009.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lansdale, PA a Good Place to Live?

Lansdale is a small city of 18,727 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $84,985 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Lansdale stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lansdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lansdale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Lansdale's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lansdale costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lansdale, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$291,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,372	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,985	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lansdale's violent crime rate is 94.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.6 /100k

Property Crime

1009.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lansdale is served primarily by North Penn SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lansdale, PA	National Avg
School District	North Penn SD	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lansdale sees average highs of 39.7°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 12.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lansdale, PA
Average High — January	39.7°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	12.9"

Demographics

Metric	Lansdale, PA	National Avg
Population	18,727	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	15.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Wales, PA 2 mi Montgomeryville, PA 2 mi Hatfield, PA 3 mi Kulpsville, PA 3 mi Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Lansdale

Lansdale, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19446

Lansdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lansdale, PA affordable or expensive?

Lansdale's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lansdale roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $291,400 and median rent is $1,372/month.

What is the crime rate in Lansdale, PA?

Lansdale's violent crime rate is 94.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1009.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lansdale?

Public schools in Lansdale are operated by North Penn SD. The district has 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lansdale, PA a good place to live?

Lansdale, PA has a population of 18,727, a median household income of $84,985, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lansdale?

Lansdale averages 39.7°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 12.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lansdale?

Lansdale, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19446.

What is the population of Lansdale?

The population of Lansdale, Pennsylvania is 18,727 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lansdale?

Key numbers for living in Lansdale: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $291,400, median household income $84,985, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lansdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.