Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Folcroft is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,748. Residents earn $58,899 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Folcroft receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Folcroft has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Folcroft is $58,899, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Folcroft is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,363 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Folcroft is below the national average at 377 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,353 per 100,000, near the national average.
22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Folcroft enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 79.4% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.6% |
| 54% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,899 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,780 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.21% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Census Median | $140,000 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $213,508 |
| Median List Price | $215,000 |
| Median List Price | $215,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $200 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,363 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.21% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Total Violent | 377.1/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 90.5/100K |
| Assault | 286.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,353.3/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 331.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,885.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 135.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8882°N, 75.2758°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.1% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,398/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |