Slatington, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,277 Population 3,240/sq mi density
$50,170 Median Income $24,589 per capita
$177,300 Home Value $347,087 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
71 Violent Crime/100K 613 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,170 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$177,300 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Slatington, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,170
33% below
$24,589 per capita
Home Value
$177,300
37% below
Zillow: $347,087
Median Rent
$744/mo
36% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
81% below
613/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
63%
Rent
64%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Slatington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population4,277
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density3,240/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,170
Per Capita$24,589
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,300
Rent$744
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$347,087
Housing Units1,924
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent71/100K
Property613/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation376 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Slatington was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% 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.