Living in Frankstown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Frankstown · Census data 2020–2024
Frankstown has 7,395 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $97,714 (25% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $263,600, the median rent is $1,147/month.
Frankstown at a glance
- Population
- 7,395
- Median age
- 45.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $97,714State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $263,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,147/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Frankstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Frankstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Frankstown the median home value is $263,600, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,147 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,715 a month in housing costs.
Frankstown median household income
The median household income in Frankstown is $97,714 and the income per person is $48,995. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Frankstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,063
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.47
Frankstown demographics
- Population
- 7,395
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 2,986
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Frankstown ›
Education in Frankstown
38.9% of adults 25 and older in Frankstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Frankstown
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Frankstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankstown | 7,395 | $97,714 | $263,600 | $1,147 |
| Geeseytown | 156 | $106,193 | $188,100 | — |
| Loop | 2,039 | $91,818 | $245,300 | — |
| Elberta | 234 | $93,750 | $166,700 | — |
| Sylvan Hills | 578 | $88,882 | $325,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Frankstown, PA?
The median household income in Frankstown is $97,714, 25% higher 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 Frankstown?
The median home value in Frankstown is $263,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Frankstown?
The median gross rent in Frankstown is $1,147 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is Frankstown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Frankstown?
The median age in Frankstown is 45.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Frankstown?
The average commute to work in Frankstown is 20 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Frankstown?
The unemployment rate in Frankstown is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Frankstown?
38.9% of adults in Frankstown 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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