Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Catasauqua is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,491. Residents earn $74,363 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Catasauqua receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Catasauqua offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Catasauqua is $74,363, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Catasauqua is $201,600, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Catasauqua is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 31 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,236 per 100,000, near the national average.
32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Catasauqua experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 33.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 89.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.4% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,363 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,589 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,352 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,347 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,954 |
| County GDP | $31,739M |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Healthcare | 1,107 |
| Retail | 1,187 |
| Manufacturing | 349 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.58% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $201,600 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $279,628 |
| Median List Price | $354,949 |
| Median List Price | $354,949 |
| $/Sq Ft | $173 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,130 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,775 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.58% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,048/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Total Violent | 30.8/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 15.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 15.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,235.9/100K |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 185.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,927.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 123.4/100K |
| Arson | 15.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 340 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6538°N, 75.4610°W |
| County FIPS | 42077 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.5% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 5,032/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Retail Stores | 1,187 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |