Living in Frackville, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Frackville · Census data 2020–2024
Frackville has 3,878 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $56,866 (27% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $103,400, the median rent is $815/month.
Frackville at a glance
- Population
- 3,878
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,866State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $103,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $815/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Frackville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Frackville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Frackville the median home value is $103,400, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Frackville median household income
The median household income in Frackville is $56,866 and the income per person is $27,341. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Frackville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,723
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.42
Frackville demographics
- Population
- 3,878
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 1,554
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Frackville ›
Education in Frackville
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Frackville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Frackville
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Frackville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frackville | 3,878 | $56,866 | $103,400 | $815 |
| Altamont | 526 | $43,750 | $112,500 | — |
| Gilberton | 687 | $65,060 | $43,600 | $430 |
| West Mahanoy | 2,885 | $85,471 | $88,700 | $1,072 |
| Girardville | 1,110 | $41,964 | $45,400 | $540 |
| Shenandoah | 4,146 | $45,294 | $49,500 | $982 |
| New Castle | 469 | $85,592 | $84,300 | $927 |
| Morea | 157 | $62,321 | $67,500 | — |
| Shenandoah Heights | 1,262 | $87,314 | $89,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Frackville, PA?
The median household income in Frackville is $56,866, 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Frackville?
The median home value in Frackville is $103,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Frackville?
The median gross rent in Frackville is $815 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Frackville, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Frackville?
The median age in Frackville is 40.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Frackville?
The average commute to work in Frackville is 25 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Frackville?
The unemployment rate in Frackville is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Frackville?
14.9% of adults in Frackville 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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