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Slatedale, PA

Pennsylvania · Lehigh County · Metropolitan Area

Slatedale is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 353. Residents earn $120,133 per year, which is 60% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
353 Population 1,177/sq mi density
$120,133 Median Income $36,353 per capita
$117,400 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,133 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,400 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $120,133
60% higher than US avg
Home Value $117,400
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population353
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,133
Per Capita$36,353
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$31,739M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units183
Rent Burden31.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation534 ft (163 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+32.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries9

Is Slatedale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Slatedale receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Slatedale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Slatedale is $120,133, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Slatedale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Slatedale is $117,400, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Slatedale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Slatedale has a population of 353 with a density of 1,177 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 47.9 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.8% female and 46.2% male. The city is predominantly White (85.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 0.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 2.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

353
Total Population
1,177
People / sq mi
47.9yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Slatedale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Slatedale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Slatedale is $120,133, which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,353. The average weekly wage is $1,352. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Slatedale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$120,133
60% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,353
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
IRS Avg AGI$79,347

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,954
County GDP$31,739M

Business (County)

Restaurants801
Healthcare1,107
Retail1,187
Manufacturing349

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Slatedale is $117,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 183 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $7,213 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,400
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.0%
Housing Units183
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Rate6.14%
Slatedale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 534 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall27.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation534 ft (163 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,177/sq mi
Coordinates40.7439°N, 75.6585°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLehigh County County
County FIPS42077
Slatedale is located in Lehigh County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 75.5% have completed high school. 32.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 50.7% of the vote, a 2.7-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate). There are 9 public libraries serving the community. 1,107 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 82.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+75.5%
Graduate Degree+32.8%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,177/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi
CountyLehigh County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities1,107
Restaurants801
Retail Stores1,187

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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