At a Glance
Median Income
$75,852
$31,587 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $354,572
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% 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+
3.5 / 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 $75,852 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,587. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Felton is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,572. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.8% of adults in Felton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Felton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population534
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,852
Per Capita$31,587
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$1,125
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$354,572
Housing Units211
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation611 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Felton was founded in 1899.
The median home in Felton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.