Living in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Friedensburg · Census data 2020–2024
Friedensburg has 842 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $89,732 (15% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $188,500, the median rent is $1,080/month.
Friedensburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Friedensburg at a glance
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 43.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $89,732State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $188,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,080/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Friedensburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Friedensburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Friedensburg the median home value is $188,500, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month, which is 13.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,902 a month in housing costs.
Friedensburg median household income
The median household income in Friedensburg is $89,732 and the income per person is $40,819. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Friedensburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 434
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.13
Friedensburg demographics
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 395
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Friedensburg ›
Education in Friedensburg
35.9% of adults 25 and older in Friedensburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Friedensburg
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 57.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Friedensburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedensburg | 842 | $89,732 | $188,500 | $1,080 |
| Wayne | 5,277 | $98,300 | $233,200 | $1,202 |
| Cressona | 1,420 | $73,967 | $157,000 | $945 |
| Lake Wynonah | 3,036 | $98,639 | $258,200 | — |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,253 | $54,167 | $132,400 | $904 |
| Summit Station | 201 | $106,316 | $226,300 | — |
| South Manheim | 2,752 | $91,979 | $266,500 | $683 |
| Branch | 1,907 | $79,139 | $180,200 | $1,164 |
| Marlin | 281 | $153,559 | $161,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Friedensburg, PA?
The median household income in Friedensburg is $89,732, 15% 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 Friedensburg?
The median home value in Friedensburg is $188,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Friedensburg?
The median gross rent in Friedensburg is $1,080 per month, about 13.9% of household income.
Is Friedensburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Friedensburg?
The median age in Friedensburg is 43.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Friedensburg?
The average commute to work in Friedensburg is 26 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Friedensburg?
The unemployment rate in Friedensburg is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Friedensburg?
35.9% of adults in Friedensburg 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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