Slatedale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

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 $329,677 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Slatedale, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,133
60% above
$36,353 per capita
Home Value
$117,400
58% below
Zillow: $329,677
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Slatedale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
160%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Slatedale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Slatedale residents earn a median household income of $120,133 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,353. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Slatedale is $117,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,677. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

6.5% of adults in Slatedale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Slatedale has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population353
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,133
Per Capita$36,353
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,400
Rent
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$329,677
Housing Units183
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation534 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+32.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Slatedale was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.