Slatington Borough, PA

Living in Slatington Borough

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 27
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Commute 39
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 98
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Schools 51
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Residents

4.3k Population +1 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate46%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office19%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$138k Median Home Value -$3.4k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$725 Median Monthly Rent +$154 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached35%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier49%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas2%
Utility gas20%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Slatington Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in Slatington Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 3 11
Feb 30 3 10
Mar 38 4 6
Apr 49 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 32 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Slatington Borough

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding76
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Slatington Borough, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Slatington Borough, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Slatington Borough, PA

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Muhlenberg College
12 miles, SE
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Cedar Crest College
13 miles, SE
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Moravian College
15 miles, SE
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Lehigh University
16 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Slatington Borough, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
3 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Slatington Borough, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
53 miles, SE
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