What are the schools like in Laporte, PA?

Laporte is served primarily by Sullivan County SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Laporte?

The median household income in Laporte, PA is $74,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Laporte, PA?

Laporte has an average high temperature of 29.2°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 69.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Laporte, PA affordable or expensive?

Laporte's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Laporte is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $181,300 and the median rent is $850 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Laporte is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Laporte, PA a Good Place to Live?

Laporte is a small town of 254 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $74,375 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Laporte stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Laporte 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: 94.8

Laporte's overall cost of living index is 94.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Laporte costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Laporte, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Laporte is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Laporte is served primarily by Sullivan County SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Laporte, PA	National Avg
School District	Sullivan County SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Laporte sees average highs of 29.2°F in January and 77.6°F in July, with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation and 69.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Laporte, PA
Average High — January	29.2°F
Average High — July	77.6°F
Annual Precipitation	53.3"
Annual Snowfall	69.7"

Demographics

Metric	Laporte, PA	National Avg
Population	254	—
Median Age	68.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	5.5%	22.2%
65 and over	56.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eagles Mere, PA 5 mi Forksville, PA 8 mi Dushore, PA 9 mi Jamison City, PA 10 mi New Albany, PA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Laporte

Laporte, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18626

Laporte vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laporte, PA affordable or expensive?

Laporte's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Laporte roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $181,300 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Laporte, PA?

Crime data for Laporte is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Laporte?

Public schools in Laporte are operated by Sullivan County SD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Laporte, PA a good place to live?

Laporte, PA has a population of 254, a median household income of $74,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Laporte?

Laporte averages 29.2°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches with about 69.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Laporte?

Laporte, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18626.

What is the population of Laporte?

The population of Laporte, Pennsylvania is 254 with a median age of 68.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Laporte?

Key numbers for living in Laporte: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $181,300, median household income $74,375, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laporte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.