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About
Life in Lansdowne
Lansdowne is a community of 11,064 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $73,232, median rent runs about $1,304 per month, and median home values are around $210,500. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lansdowne at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Foreign-Born
12.7%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
+0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.7% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Lansdowne: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lansdowne, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (24.6%), and 3.9% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.1%
of households
Married Couples
30.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.29
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 8% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lansdowne
In Lansdowne, rent runs 8% above the PA average, and home values are 17% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,336
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1943
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $280,235 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Lansdowne and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Delaware County, which includes Lansdowne, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Lansdowne: Delaware County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Delaware County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lansdowne is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lansdowne 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
Commute33.1 min avg
How Lansdowne residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lansdowne, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 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 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lansdowne runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
142.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,474.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lansdowne Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Delaware County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Delaware County, which includes Lansdowne, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Winter Weather | $150,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30.0M |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 18 | 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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Delaware County, county-wide
Lansdowne is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Delaware County, which includes Lansdowne, is typically good — 238 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
238
per year
Moderate Days
124
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Delaware County, county-wide
Lansdowne is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lansdowne has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
23.1"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
77
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.13" |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.96" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.47" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.34" |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.04" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.38" |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.29" |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.40" |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 3.47" |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lansdowne
Uninsured
8.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lansdowne's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.1 mi away · Darby
Main Line Hospital Lankenau
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Wynnewood
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4 mi away · Philadelphia
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lansdowne
Lansdowne's student/teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lansdowne (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 13,233 students · in-state tuition $64,212 · 74% graduate · median earnings $92,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Philadelphia
6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,948 students · in-state tuition $4,692 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,650 students · in-state tuition $71,236 · 97% graduate · median earnings $121,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
4.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,948 students · in-state tuition $55,380 · 78% graduate · median earnings $85,980 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,755 students · in-state tuition $49,450 · 72% graduate · median earnings $78,311 (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: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lansdowne
Lansdowne has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
7 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
25 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lansdowne
Lansdowne Public Library
55 South Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne
Cities Near Lansdowne
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lansdowne FAQ
Is Lansdowne, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Lansdowne's median rent is $1,304/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $73,232/year. Median home value is $210,500.
Is Lansdowne, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Lansdowne's violent crime rate was 142 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 1474 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania?⌄
Delaware County, which includes Lansdowne, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Lansdowne is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,304/month and median household income is $73,232/year. The median home value is $210,500. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Lansdowne is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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