DeSales University is a small town of 942 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of N/A
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
DeSales University stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether DeSales University is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All DeSales University 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: 98.4
DeSales University's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in DeSales University costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
DeSales University, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
N/A
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
DeSales University's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.3 /100k
Property Crime
609.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
DeSales University is served primarily by Southern Lehigh SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
DeSales University, PA
National Avg
School District
Southern Lehigh SD
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Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
100.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
DeSales University sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 83.2°F in July,
with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.1 inches of snow per year.
DeSales University's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes DeSales University roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
DeSales University's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 609.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in DeSales University are operated by Southern Lehigh SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 100.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
DeSales University, PA has a population of 942, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
DeSales University averages 36.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.4 inches
with about 41.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
DeSales University, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18034.
The population of DeSales University, Pennsylvania is 942 with a median age of 19.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in DeSales University: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare DeSales University side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.