At a Glance
Median Income
$75,852
$31,587 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $336,141
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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
3.3 / 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 6.6% (83% 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 $336,141. 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.
Safety & Crime
Felton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,790/100K.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population534
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,852
Per Capita$31,587
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$1,125
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$336,141
Housing Units211
Rent Burden50.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,790/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.5 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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