At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$39,323 per capita
Home Value
$232,100
Zillow: $281,670
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
575/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Bally Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bally's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bally a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bally residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,323. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bally is $232,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,670. Median rent is $1,194/month, with 37.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Bally reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 575/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Bally hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bally has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,129
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,214/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$39,323
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,100
Rent$1,194
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$281,670
Housing Units476
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent164/100K
Property575/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation458 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Bally was founded in 1912.
The median home in Bally was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.