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Slabtown, PA

Pennsylvania · Northumberland County

Slabtown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 111. Residents earn $90,714 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
111 Population 231/sq mi density
$90,714 Median Income $35,150 per capita
$225,000 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,714 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,714
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $225,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.4%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Slabtown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population111
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans85.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,714
Per Capita$35,150
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,733M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units99
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation938 ft (286 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband42.0%
Libraries7

Is Slabtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Slabtown receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Slabtown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Slabtown is $90,714, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Slabtown is $225,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Slabtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Slabtown has a population of 111 with a density of 231 people per square mile. The median age is 29.1 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

111
Total Population
231
People / sq mi
29.1yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.2%
Female 56.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Slabtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Slabtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Slabtown is $90,714, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Slabtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,714
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,150
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,813
County GDP$4,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare202
Retail262
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Slabtown is $225,000, 20% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,000
20% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$155
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.9%
Housing Units99
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate1.90%
Slabtown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates40.9031°N, 76.4019°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthumberland County County
County FIPS42097
Slabtown is located in Northumberland County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.9-point margin. 42.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 39.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
10% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+13.0%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density231/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi
CountyNorthumberland County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access42.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities202
Restaurants174
Retail Stores262

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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