At a Glance
Median Income
$58,899
$25,780 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
Zillow: $217,723
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
536/100K
2,263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Folcroft Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Folcroft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Folcroft a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Folcroft residents earn a median household income of $58,899 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,780. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Folcroft is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,723. Median rent is $1,363/month, with 31.4% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Folcroft reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,263/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Folcroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Folcroft has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,748
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density5,398/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,899
Per Capita$25,780
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$1,363
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$217,723
Housing Units2,670
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent536/100K
Property2,263/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation28 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Folcroft was founded in 1725.
The median home in Folcroft was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.