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Donaldson, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
379 Population 1,995/sq mi density
$63,500 Median Income $26,620 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $98,215 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,500 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Donaldson, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,500
16% below
$26,620 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $98,215
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Donaldson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Donaldson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
33%
Rent
74%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Donaldson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Donaldson residents earn a median household income of $63,500 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,620. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Donaldson is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,215. Median rent is $860/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Donaldson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 453/100K.

Education

9.2% of adults in Donaldson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Donaldson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population379
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,995/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,500
Per Capita$26,620
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$860
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$98,215
Housing Units148
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property453/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation867 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Donaldson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.