At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How DeSales University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows DeSales University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is DeSales University a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
100.0% of adults in DeSales University hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
DeSales University has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population994
Median Age20.1 yrs
Density1,657/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$3,855
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$500,198
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation442 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+100.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute13 min
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
52.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.9% 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.