Living in Frankford, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Frankford · Census data 2020–2024
Frankford has 1,215 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $77,206 (9% lower than the Delaware median), the median home value is $315,000, the median rent is $1,072/month.
Frankford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Frankford at a glance
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 38.8State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $77,206State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $315,000State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,072/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Frankford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Delaware median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Frankford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Frankford the median home value is $315,000, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month, which is 17.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,935 a month in housing costs.
Frankford median household income
The median household income in Frankford is $77,206 and the income per person is $27,271. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Frankford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 389
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.65
Frankford demographics
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 332
- Foreign-born
- 23.8%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Frankford ›
Education in Frankford
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Frankford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Frankford
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.3%
Frankford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankford | 1,215 | $77,206 | $315,000 | $1,072 |
| Dagsboro | 1,376 | $60,607 | $318,400 | $1,151 |
| Selbyville | 3,097 | $75,592 | $432,900 | $1,152 |
| Millville | 2,430 | $99,776 | $494,500 | $1,750 |
| Millsboro | 7,424 | $78,707 | $332,600 | $1,277 |
| Ocean View | 2,851 | $91,500 | $514,200 | $1,774 |
| Long Neck | 2,161 | $56,745 | $187,600 | $1,025 |
| Bethany Beach | 905 | $117,159 | $720,900 | $1,375 |
| South Bethany | 545 | $116,875 | $955,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Frankford, DE?
The median household income in Frankford is $77,206, 9% lower than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Frankford?
The median home value in Frankford is $315,000, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Frankford?
The median gross rent in Frankford is $1,072 per month, about 17.4% of household income.
Is Frankford, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Delaware median.
What is the median age in Frankford?
The median age in Frankford is 38.8 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Frankford?
The average commute to work in Frankford is 20 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Frankford?
The unemployment rate in Frankford is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Frankford?
15.4% of adults in Frankford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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