What are the schools like in Lawnton, PA?

Lawnton is served primarily by Reach Cyber CS. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Lawnton?

The median household income in Lawnton, PA is $88,866 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Lawnton, PA?

Lawnton has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Lawnton, PA affordable or expensive?

Lawnton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lawnton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,000 and the median rent is $897 per month.

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

Lawnton has a violent crime rate of 172.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 430.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lawnton, PA a Good Place to Live?

Lawnton is a small town of 5,164 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $88,866 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Lawnton 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 Lawnton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lawnton 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: 96.5

Lawnton's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lawnton costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lawnton, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$897	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,866	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lawnton's violent crime rate is 172.1 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

172.1 /100k

Property Crime

430.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lawnton is served primarily by Reach Cyber CS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lawnton, PA	National Avg
School District	Reach Cyber CS	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lawnton sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 23.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lawnton, PA
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	23.9"

Demographics

Metric	Lawnton, PA	National Avg
Population	5,164	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	25.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	15.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lawnton

Lawnton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17111

Lawnton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawnton, PA affordable or expensive?

Lawnton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lawnton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $207,000 and median rent is $897/month.

What is the crime rate in Lawnton, PA?

Lawnton's violent crime rate is 172.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 430.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lawnton?

Public schools in Lawnton are operated by Reach Cyber CS. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lawnton, PA a good place to live?

Lawnton, PA has a population of 5,164, a median household income of $88,866, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Lawnton?

Lawnton averages 36.6°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 23.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lawnton?

Lawnton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17111.

What is the population of Lawnton?

The population of Lawnton, Pennsylvania is 5,164 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lawnton?

Key numbers for living in Lawnton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $207,000, median household income $88,866, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lawnton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.