Slatington, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County
Slatington, PA
At a Glance
How Slatington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Slatington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Slatington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Slatington residents earn a median household income of $50,170 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,589. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% 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 Slatington is $177,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,087. Median rent is $744/month, with 28.1% 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
Slatington reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 613/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Slatington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Slatington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.