Dalmatia is a small town of 373 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $52,292
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dalmatia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Dalmatia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dalmatia city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.2
Dalmatia's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dalmatia costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dalmatia, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$700
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,292
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dalmatia's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
81.5 /100k
Property Crime
412.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Dalmatia, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dalmatia sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.0 inches of snow per year.
Dalmatia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dalmatia roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,200 and median rent is $700/month.
Dalmatia's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 412.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Dalmatia, PA has a population of 373, a median household income of $52,292, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dalmatia averages 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches
with about 29.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dalmatia, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17017.
The population of Dalmatia, Pennsylvania is 373 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dalmatia: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $119,200, median household income $52,292, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dalmatia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
