At a Glance
Median Income
$117,375
$67,505 per capita
Home Value
$836,700
Zillow: $790,944
Median Rent
$2,164/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
2,238/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.7%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Felton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Felton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Felton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Felton residents earn a median household income of $117,375 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,505. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Felton is $836,700 , 197% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $790,944. Median rent is $2,164/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Felton reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,238/100K.
Education
60.7% of adults in Felton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Felton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,721
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,375
Per Capita$67,505
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$21,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
C+
Home Value$836,700
Rent$2,164
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$790,944
Housing Units1,684
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property2,238/100K
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation499 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Felton was built in 1962.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 734 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.