Living in Upper Frederick, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Frederick · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Frederick has 3,707 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $108,219 (39% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $399,200, the median rent is $2,547/month.
Upper Frederick at a glance
- Population
- 3,707
- Median age
- 48.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $108,219State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $399,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,547/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Upper Frederick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Frederick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Frederick the median home value is $399,200, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,547 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,216 a month in housing costs.
Upper Frederick median household income
The median household income in Upper Frederick is $108,219 and the income per person is $55,827. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Frederick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,591
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.36
Upper Frederick demographics
- Population
- 3,707
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 1,545
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Frederick ›
Education in Upper Frederick
42.4% of adults 25 and older in Upper Frederick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Frederick
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Upper Frederick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Frederick | 3,707 | $108,219 | $399,200 | $2,547 |
| Lower Frederick | 4,905 | $116,087 | $356,000 | $1,664 |
| Green Lane | 511 | $72,054 | $262,500 | $1,183 |
| Woxall | 1,347 | $137,250 | $456,800 | $1,148 |
| New Hanover | 13,448 | $140,913 | $432,200 | $1,297 |
| Spring Mount | 2,288 | $104,583 | $262,800 | $1,770 |
| Upper Salford | 3,171 | $138,600 | $459,800 | $1,204 |
| Schwenksville | 1,385 | $72,500 | $252,900 | $1,173 |
| Marlborough | 3,547 | $108,281 | $385,200 | $1,811 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Frederick, PA?
The median household income in Upper Frederick is $108,219, 39% 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 Upper Frederick?
The median home value in Upper Frederick is $399,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Frederick?
The median gross rent in Upper Frederick is $2,547 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Upper Frederick, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Upper Frederick?
The median age in Upper Frederick is 48.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Frederick?
The average commute to work in Upper Frederick is 28 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Frederick?
The unemployment rate in Upper Frederick is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Frederick?
42.4% of adults in Upper Frederick 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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