What are the schools like in Slatedale, PA?

School district data for Slatedale is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Slatedale?

The median household income in Slatedale, PA is $116,088 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Slatedale, PA?

Slatedale has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.3 inches.

Slatedale, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Slatedale, PA affordable or expensive?

Slatedale's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Slatedale is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $112,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Slatedale, PA?

Slatedale has a violent crime rate of 101.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 609.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Slatedale, PA a Good Place to Live?

Slatedale is a small town of 550 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $116,088 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Slatedale stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Slatedale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Slatedale 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

Slatedale's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Slatedale costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Slatedale, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$116,088	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Slatedale'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

Metric	Slatedale, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Slatedale sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation and 27.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Slatedale, PA
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.7"
Annual Snowfall	27.3"

Demographics

Metric	Slatedale, PA	National Avg
Population	550	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.5%	22.2%
65 and over	3.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Slatington, PA 3 mi Walnutport, PA 3 mi Bowmanstown, PA 4 mi Palmerton, PA 5 mi Schnecksville, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Slatedale

Slatedale, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18079

Slatedale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slatedale, PA affordable or expensive?

Slatedale's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Slatedale roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Slatedale, PA?

Slatedale'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.

What are the schools like in Slatedale?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Slatedale, PA a good place to live?

Slatedale, PA has a population of 550, a median household income of $116,088, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Slatedale?

Slatedale averages 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches with about 27.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Slatedale?

Slatedale, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18079.

What is the population of Slatedale?

The population of Slatedale, Pennsylvania is 550 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Slatedale?

Key numbers for living in Slatedale: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $116,088, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Slatedale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.