Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Lansdowne
Lansdowne, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,254
Population
10,440
Renter Mix
38% Rent
An idyllic town for renters commuting to Philadelphia
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Great Schools
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Situated only seven miles west of Philadelphia, Lansdowne is an idyllic town for both commuters and families. A suburban/urban mix, Lansdowne is home to busy residential streets with sidewalks, charming single-family homes, and affordable apartments. Great schools reside in Lansdowne, most notably Ardmore Avenue Elementary School.
Farmers markets, community parks, and public transit stations all sit within Lansdowne, including the Lansdowne and Gladstone SETPA stations. This line will take residents directly into Philadelphia — a major benefit for commuters. Live music venues, movie theaters, and major retailers are just moments away from Lansdowne in neighboring towns. Residents appreciate Lansdowne’s unbeatable proximity to Pennsylvania’s largest city, home to the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Philadelphia International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,481
Average: $85,655
Education
3,278
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,868
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lansdowne has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lansdowne, PA is $972 for a studio, $1,254 for one bedroom, $1,394 for two bedrooms, and $1,644 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lansdowne has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,254/month
694 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lansdowne, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
555 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
499 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
499 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,170 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
- Cobbs Creek Park
- John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
- Bartram's Garden
- Merion Botanical Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.