At a Glance
Median Income
$62,000
$39,727 per capita
Home Value
$276,800
Zillow: $382,584
Median Rent
$884/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
1,197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 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
3.0 / 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 $62,000 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,727. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Felton is $276,800 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,584. Median rent is $884/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Felton reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,197/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Felton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Felton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,129
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,429/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$39,727
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$276,800
Rent$884
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$382,584
Housing Units563
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property1,197/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary141/100K
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation58 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Felton was founded in 1861.
The median home in Felton was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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