Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Dalton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,381. Residents earn $91,667 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dalton receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Dalton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dalton is $91,667, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 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 Dalton is $247,900, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,567 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Dalton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 729 per 100,000, 63% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Dalton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 82.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,667 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,505 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.64% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $247,900 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $292,860 |
| $/Sq Ft | $84 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 108.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,567 |
| 35% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.64% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 728.7/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 728.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 81.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 82.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5376°N, 75.7383°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.7% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |