Living in Frailey, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Frailey · Census data 2020–2024

Frailey has 415 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $64,375 (17% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $93,900, the median rent is $950/month.

Frailey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Frailey at a glance

Population
415
Median age
39.1State: 40.9
Median household income
$64,375State: $77,971
Median home value
$93,900State: $254,500
Median rent
$950/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
82.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
Average commute
26 min

Is Frailey a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.

Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Frailey

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Frailey the median home value is $93,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $896 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Frailey$93,900
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Frailey$950
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Frailey median household income

The median household income in Frailey is $64,375 and the income per person is $27,142. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Frailey$64,375
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Frailey: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
178
Owner-occupied
82.2%
Renter-occupied
17.8%
Vacant
14.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.73

Frailey demographics

Population
415
Median age
39.1
Under 18
21.4%
65 and older
18.6%
Households
152
Foreign-born
1.4%
Veterans
4.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.4%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Frailey ›

Education in Frailey

9.7% of adults 25 and older in Frailey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Frailey9.7%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Frailey

Unemployment rate
3.6%State: 5.3%
Average commute
26 minState: 26 min
Work from home
3.7%
Drive alone
79.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.4%
Homes with broadband
88.8%

Frailey vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Frailey415$64,375$93,900$950
Donaldson395$63,438$96,700$950
Tremont1,605$77,188$92,600$857
Newtown275$67,917$93,800—
Reilly678$41,667$76,200—
Foster258$57,500$86,600—
Branchdale379$32,188$71,900—
Barry860$75,962$222,800$657
Buck Run252$57,222$86,100—

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Living in Frailey: FAQ

What is the median household income in Frailey, PA?

The median household income in Frailey is $64,375, 17% 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 Frailey?

The median home value in Frailey is $93,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Frailey?

The median gross rent in Frailey is $950 per month, about 25.8% of household income.

Is Frailey, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

What is the median age in Frailey?

The median age in Frailey is 39.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Frailey?

The average commute to work in Frailey is 26 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Frailey?

The unemployment rate in Frailey is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Frailey?

9.7% of adults in Frailey 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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