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East Frankfort, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

East Frankfort is a small town in New York with a population of 480. Residents earn $55,346 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
480 Population 608/sq mi density
$55,346 Median Income $41,965 per capita
$88,200 Home Value
$1,088 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,346 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,200 home value, $1,088/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,346
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,200
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.1%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,088
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.0%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
18% higher than US avg

How East Frankfort Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population480
Median Age70.5 yrs
Density608/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans25.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,346
Per Capita$41,965
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$14,680M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,200
Rent$1,088
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units354
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Uninsured4.9%
Smoking12.1%
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation496 ft (151 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries21

Is East Frankfort a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Frankfort receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. East Frankfort offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Frankfort is $55,346, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Frankfort is $88,200, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

East Frankfort experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

East Frankfort has a population of 480 with a density of 608 people per square mile. The median age is 70.5 years, 81% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 3.3% Hispanic.

Population

480
Total Population
608
People / sq mi
70.5yrs
Median Age
81% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

East Frankfort vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Frankfort vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Frankfort is $55,346, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: East Frankfort vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,346
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,965
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
IRS Avg AGI$66,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg
Establishments (County)5,356
County GDP$14,680M

Business (County)

Restaurants596
Healthcare590
Retail761
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,401
111% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.2 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in East Frankfort is $88,200, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,088 (6% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,200
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,088
6% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.1%
Housing Units354
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,401
111% above US avg
Effective Rate8.39%
In East Frankfort, 34.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 4.9% of residents lack health insurance. 12.1% are current smokers. 21.0% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Frankfort vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.0%
6% above US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.2%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.1%
14% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress11.5%
Short Sleep37.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured4.9%
43% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.7%
Dental Visits62.0%
Premature Death8,898/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access85.2%
Healthcare Facilities590
East Frankfort has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.0 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.0 inches
16% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation496 ft (151 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density608/sq mi
Coordinates43.0170°N, 75.0648°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36065
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.3-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.6%
D 39.4%

Winner: Republican by 21.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.1%
58% below US avg
High School+96.4%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density608/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries21
Healthcare Facilities590
Restaurants596
Retail Stores761

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.2 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

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