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Dalmatia, PA

Pennsylvania

Dalmatia is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 393. Residents earn $63,571 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
393 Population 578/sq mi density
$63,571 Median Income $32,444 per capita
$147,700 Home Value
$730 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,571 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,700 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,571
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $147,700
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.7%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $730
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

How Dalmatia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population393
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,571
Per Capita$32,444
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$4,733M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,700
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units200
Rent Burden24.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation514 ft (157 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.4%
Libraries7

Is Dalmatia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dalmatia receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Dalmatia stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dalmatia is $63,571, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dalmatia is $147,700, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Dalmatia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Dalmatia has a population of 393 with a density of 578 people per square mile. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

393
Total Population
578
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Dalmatia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dalmatia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dalmatia is $63,571, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Dalmatia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,571
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,444
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,813
County GDP$4,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare202
Retail262
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.1 min
Drive Alone69.6%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Dalmatia is $147,700, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,700
48% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$730
37% below US avg
Rent Burden24.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.6%
Housing Units200
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate2.89%
Dalmatia has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation514 ft (157 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density578/sq mi
Coordinates40.6489°N, 76.9042°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.9-point margin. 81.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 39.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.7%
27% below US avg
High School+85.5%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density578/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.4%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities202
Restaurants174
Retail Stores262

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.1 min
Drive Alone69.6%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home6.0%

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