At a Glance
Median Income
$63,500
$26,620 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $98,215
Median Rent
$860/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
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)
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.