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Felton, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Felton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 534. Residents earn $75,852 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
534 Population 848/sq mi density
$75,852 Median Income $31,587 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $336,141 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 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
$75,852 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,852
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $187,500
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.8%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,125
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population534
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,852
Per Capita$31,587
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$28,433M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$1,125
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$336,141
Housing Units211
Rent Burden50.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation611 ft (186 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.8%
Libraries14

Is Felton a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Felton is $75,852, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Felton is $187,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Felton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Felton has a population of 534 with a density of 848 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%).

Population

534
Total Population
848
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Felton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Felton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Felton is $75,852, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Felton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,852
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,587
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
IRS Avg AGI$76,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,389
County GDP$28,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants789
Healthcare1,029
Retail1,183
Manufacturing524

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Felton is $187,500, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $336,141.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$187,500
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$336,141

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$183
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,125
3% below US avg
Rent Burden50.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.1%
Housing Units211
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Rate3.76%
Felton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.5 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall24.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation611 ft (186 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density848/sq mi
Coordinates39.8571°N, 76.5611°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42133
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.3-point margin. 84.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
53% below US avg
High School+91.4%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density848/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.8%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,029
Restaurants789
Retail Stores1,183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

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