What are the schools like in Lansford, PA?

Lansford is served primarily by Panther Valley SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Lansford?

The median household income in Lansford, PA is $43,045 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.6%.

What is the weather like in Lansford, PA?

Lansford has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Lansford, PA affordable or expensive?

Lansford's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lansford is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $45,700 and the median rent is $943 per month.

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

Lansford has a violent crime rate of 62.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 459.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lansford, PA a Good Place to Live?

Lansford is a small town of 4,129 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $43,045 and a 19.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Lansford stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lansford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lansford 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: 98.4

Lansford's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lansford costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lansford, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$45,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$943	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,045	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lansford's violent crime rate is 62.3 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.3 /100k

Property Crime

459.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lansford is served primarily by Panther Valley SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lansford, PA	National Avg
School District	Panther Valley SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lansford sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 54.3 inches of annual precipitation and 42.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lansford, PA
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	54.3"
Annual Snowfall	42.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lansford, PA	National Avg
Population	4,129	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County), PA 2 mi Summit Hill, PA 2 mi Tamaqua, PA 3 mi Nesquehoning, PA 5 mi Hometown, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Lansford

Lansford, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18232

Lansford vs Other Cities

Lansford, PA vs Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County), PA Lansford, PA vs Summit Hill, PA Lansford, PA vs Tamaqua, PA Lansford, PA vs Nesquehoning, PA Lansford, PA vs Hometown, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lansford, PA affordable or expensive?

Lansford's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lansford roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $45,700 and median rent is $943/month.

What is the crime rate in Lansford, PA?

Lansford's violent crime rate is 62.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 459.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lansford?

Public schools in Lansford are operated by Panther Valley SD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lansford, PA a good place to live?

Lansford, PA has a population of 4,129, a median household income of $43,045, and an unemployment rate of 19.6%. 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 Lansford?

Lansford averages 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.3 inches with about 42.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lansford?

Lansford, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18232.

What is the population of Lansford?

The population of Lansford, Pennsylvania is 4,129 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lansford?

Key numbers for living in Lansford: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $45,700, median household income $43,045, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lansford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.