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Ligonier, PA
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,534
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,044
ZIP codes
0
Ligonier and its ZIP codes
Ligonier at a glance
- Ligonier is about 10 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,250, 9% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,000 (7% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Ligonier, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ligonier, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$236,000
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
42.9%
Median age
60.3
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (431), Irish Americans (289), Italian Americans (174).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Ligonier.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,651
128,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,110
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $7,690 per person
How people get to work
Ligonier, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.4%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home27.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ligonier, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,705
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Ligonier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel MountainBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| DerryBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| YoungstownBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| LoyalhannaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.4 |
| MillwoodCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| BradenvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| HostetterCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Lawson HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| LatrobeBorough | 8.9 mi | 2.3 |
| St. Vincent CollegeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| JennerstownBorough | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BolivarBorough | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DonegalBorough | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| RobinsonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| MammothCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ligonier, PA in?
- Ligonier is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Ligonier, PA?
- About 1,534 people live in Ligonier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ligonier?
- Nearby places include Laurel Mountain (3.5 mi), Derry (6.9 mi), Youngstown (7.3 mi), Loyalhanna (7.7 mi), Millwood (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023