At a Glance
Median Income
$83,077
$45,019 per capita
Home Value
$211,700
Zillow: $348,401
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Fenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fenton 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
Fenton residents earn a median household income of $83,077 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,019. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fenton is $211,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,401. Median rent is $1,323/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Fenton reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,799/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.8% of adults in Fenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fenton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,950
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,797/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,077
Per Capita$45,019
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,700
Rent$1,323
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$348,401
Housing Units5,484
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,799/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault106/100K
Burglary160/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation897 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Fenton was founded in 1834.
The median home in Fenton was built in 1980.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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