State rank#17 of 67
Smallest county216,146 residentsPhiladelphia County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 42069
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population216,146
Household income$66,223
Unemployment3.9%
Life expectancy75.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Lackawanna County has 216,146 residents and ranks #17 by population among Pennsylvania county equivalents. Median household income is $66,223. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Pennsylvania
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Lackawanna County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Lackawanna County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $201,800 median home value and $1,007/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,223, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Lackawanna County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 30.6% and life expectancy is 75.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,212 residents, rank #11 of 65 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 325 residents, rank #12 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.6%, rank #17 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,007/mo, rank #45 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 75.8 years, rank #42 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median household income: $66,223, rank #35 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Pennsylvania
Rank and range use only counties in Pennsylvania with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$66,223
$66,223; below the state county median of $66,318.
State rank #35 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$201,800
$201,800; below the state county median of $202,200.
State rank #33 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,007/mo
$1,007/mo; above the state county median of $901/mo.
State rank #45 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.9%
3.9%; at the state county median of 3.9%.
State rank #33 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.6%
30.6%; above the state county median of 23.9%.
State rank #17 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
75.8 years
75.8 years; below the state county median of 76.2 years.
State rank #42 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
17.8%
17.8%; below the state county median of 18.1%.
State rank #27 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.8%
5.8%; below the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #17 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,212 residents
1 per 1,212 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,736 residents.
State rank #11 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 325 residents
1 per 325 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 597 residents.
State rank #12 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Lackawanna County FAQ
Is Lackawanna County a good place to live?
Lackawanna County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 30.6% and life expectancy is 75.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Lackawanna County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $201,800 median home value and $1,007/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,223, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Lackawanna County?
Lackawanna County has 216,146 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Lackawanna County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 42069; the parent state FIPS is 42.
What is the median household income in Lackawanna County?
The ACS median household income is $66,223.
How much does housing cost in Lackawanna County?
Housing benchmarks are $201,800 median home value and $1,007/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,223, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Lackawanna County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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