Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Slatington is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,277. Residents earn $50,170 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Slatington receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Slatington has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Slatington is $50,170, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 21.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Slatington is $177,300, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Slatington is below the national average at 188 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,165 per 100,000, near the national average.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Slatington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,170 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,589 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,352 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,347 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,954 |
| County GDP | $31,739M |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Healthcare | 1,107 |
| Retail | 1,187 |
| Manufacturing | 349 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.07% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $177,300 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $329,677 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $129 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 71.4% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $744 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.07% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,048/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Total Violent | 188.3/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 23.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 164.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,165.2/100K |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 306.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,741.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 117.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.9 inches |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 376 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7536°N, 75.6108°W |
| County FIPS | 42077 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,240/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Retail Stores | 1,187 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |