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Living in
Lansdale.
About
Life in Lansdale
Living here means embracing life as a serious commuter town—most days you'll share the SEPTA Regional Rail with neighbors heading to Philadelphia, a 26-minute average trip that makes it possible to work in the city while raising a family in the suburbs. The housing market sits right in the sweet spot for the region: median home prices around $344,000 with a median household income of $88,229, which means you're getting suburban space without the astronomical costs of closer-in communities. The job market is solid with just 3.5% unemployment, though you'll quickly realize that many residents here work elsewhere by necessity—this is bedroom community living, and that's baked into the lifestyle.
Lansdale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Foreign-Born
20.1%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.1% foreign-born, most often from Bangladesh
Who lives in Lansdale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lansdale, the largest foreign-born group is from Bangladesh (28.0%), and 10.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.0%
of households
Married Couples
45.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lansdale
In Lansdale, rent runs 22% above the PA average, and home values are 35% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,015
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $501,976 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Lansdale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Lansdale, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Lansdale: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lansdale is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lansdale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area
Commute25.4 min avg
How Lansdale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lansdale, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
Regional airport · few flights162k passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lansdale runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
104
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
785
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lansdale Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 35 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Lansdale, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 35 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | Thunderstorm Wind | $120,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65.0M |
| 2020 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2019 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 30 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Lansdale is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Lansdale, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
96
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Lansdale is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lansdale has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.4"
Annual Snowfall
12.9"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
104
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 20°F | 3.32" |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 3.89" |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 3.80" |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.21" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.97" |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 4.56" |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 4.90" |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 4.52" |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.35" |
| Dec | 45°F | 25°F | 4.38" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lansdale
Lansdale has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Horsham Clinic
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Ambler
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · East Norriton
Suburban Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Norristown
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lansdale
Lansdale's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lansdale (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 815 students · in-state tuition $40,240 · 60% graduate · median earnings $59,414 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Valley Forge National Historical Park, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lansdale
Lansdale has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Valley Forge National Historical Park (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
19 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
22 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
25 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayCities Near Lansdale
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lansdale?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lansdale FAQ
Is Lansdale, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Lansdale's median rent is $1,470/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $88,229/year. Median home value is $343,800.
Is Lansdale, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Lansdale's violent crime rate was 104 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 785 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lansdale, Pennsylvania?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Lansdale, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lansdale, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Lansdale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,470/month and median household income is $88,229/year. The median home value is $343,800. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lansdale, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Lansdale is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from