At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$28,357 per capita
Home Value
$142,600
Zillow: $347,556
Median Rent
$604/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
13.5% smoking rate
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 $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,357. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Felton is $142,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,556. Median rent is $604/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
12.8% of adults in Felton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Felton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population182
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$28,357
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,600
Rent$604
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$347,556
Housing Units77
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation913 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Felton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Hector International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.