Living in North Franklin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Franklin · Census data 2020–2024
North Franklin has 4,788 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $76,563 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $217,600, the median rent is $870/month.
North Franklin at a glance
- Population
- 4,788
- Median age
- 48.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,563State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $217,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $870/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Franklin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Franklin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Franklin the median home value is $217,600, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,571 a month in housing costs.
North Franklin median household income
The median household income in North Franklin is $76,563 and the income per person is $43,338. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Franklin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,318
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.34
North Franklin demographics
- Population
- 4,788
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 1,987
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Franklin ›
Education in North Franklin
22% of adults 25 and older in North Franklin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Franklin
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
North Franklin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Franklin | 4,788 | $76,563 | $217,600 | $870 |
| Washington | 13,368 | $52,975 | $128,200 | $910 |
| East Washington | 1,714 | $91,136 | $253,500 | $919 |
| Laboratory | 664 | $80,167 | $183,000 | — |
| South Strabane | 9,647 | $87,847 | $268,500 | $1,146 |
| Wolfdale | 2,938 | $64,736 | $170,200 | — |
| Canton | 8,258 | $60,680 | $147,900 | $868 |
| Meadowlands | 495 | $49,412 | $183,900 | $1,360 |
| South Franklin | 2,850 | $89,318 | $251,100 | $1,097 |
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What is the median household income in North Franklin, PA?
The median household income in North Franklin is $76,563, 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 North Franklin?
The median home value in North Franklin is $217,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Franklin?
The median gross rent in North Franklin is $870 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is North Franklin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in North Franklin?
The median age in North Franklin is 48.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Franklin?
The average commute to work in North Franklin is 22 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Franklin?
The unemployment rate in North Franklin is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Franklin?
22% of adults in North Franklin 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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