At a Glance
Violent Crime
375/100K
1,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
DeSales University reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,000/100K.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population994
Median Age20.1 yrs
Density1,657/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent375/100K
Property1,000/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI40 (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
Broadband0.0%
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.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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