Living in French Creek, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of French Creek · Census data 2020–2024
French Creek has 674 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $77,574 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $157,000, the median rent is $738/month.
French Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
French Creek at a glance
- Population
- 674
- Median age
- 51.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $77,574State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $157,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $738/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is French Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in French Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In French Creek the median home value is $157,000, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,306 a month in housing costs.
French Creek median household income
The median household income in French Creek is $77,574 and the income per person is $35,354. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in French Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 389
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 23.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.27
French Creek demographics
- Population
- 674
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 297
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of French Creek ›
Education in French Creek
16% of adults 25 and older in French Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in French Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
French Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Creek | 674 | $77,574 | $157,000 | $738 |
| New Lebanon | 199 | $51,250 | $163,200 | $850 |
| Cochranton | 1,084 | $59,375 | $130,500 | $726 |
| Mill Creek | 796 | $77,639 | $239,800 | $868 |
| Utica | 157 | $48,929 | $86,700 | $379 |
| Deer Creek | 458 | $78,250 | $163,700 | $671 |
| Fairfield | 1,068 | $69,063 | $194,800 | $852 |
| Canal | 799 | $64,432 | $134,000 | $671 |
| Hannasville | 161 | $105,455 | $125,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in French Creek, PA?
The median household income in French Creek is $77,574, about the same as 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 French Creek?
The median home value in French Creek is $157,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in French Creek?
The median gross rent in French Creek is $738 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is French Creek, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in French Creek?
The median age in French Creek is 51.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in French Creek?
The average commute to work in French Creek is 27 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in French Creek?
The unemployment rate in French Creek is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is French Creek?
16% of adults in French Creek 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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