Living in South Franklin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Franklin · Census data 2020–2024
South Franklin has 2,850 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $89,318 (15% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $251,100, the median rent is $1,097/month.
South Franklin at a glance
- Population
- 2,850
- Median age
- 50.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $89,318State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $251,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,097/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is South Franklin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 0.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Franklin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Franklin the median home value is $251,100, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,820 a month in housing costs.
South Franklin median household income
The median household income in South Franklin is $89,318 and the income per person is $48,056. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Franklin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,339
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.32
South Franklin demographics
- Population
- 2,850
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 1,230
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Franklin ›
Education in South Franklin
21.6% of adults 25 and older in South Franklin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Franklin
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
South Franklin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Franklin | 2,850 | $89,318 | $251,100 | $1,097 |
| Morris | 886 | $67,500 | $237,500 | $946 |
| North Franklin | 4,788 | $76,563 | $217,600 | $870 |
| Buffalo | 2,107 | $93,649 | $267,500 | $1,402 |
| Amwell | 3,660 | $77,895 | $231,800 | $955 |
| East Finley | 1,351 | $78,333 | $238,000 | $689 |
| Laboratory | 664 | $80,167 | $183,000 | — |
| Washington | 13,368 | $52,975 | $128,200 | $910 |
| East Washington | 1,714 | $91,136 | $253,500 | $919 |
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What is the median household income in South Franklin, PA?
The median household income in South Franklin is $89,318, 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 South Franklin?
The median home value in South Franklin is $251,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Franklin?
The median gross rent in South Franklin is $1,097 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is South Franklin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 0.9%.
What is the median age in South Franklin?
The median age in South Franklin is 50.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Franklin?
The average commute to work in South Franklin is 25 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Franklin?
The unemployment rate in South Franklin is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Franklin?
21.6% of adults in South 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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