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Folcroft, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,748 Population 5,398/sq mi density
$58,899 Median Income $25,780 per capita
$140,000 Home Value $213,508 Zillow
$1,363 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
377 Violent Crime/100K 2,353 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$58,899 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $1,363/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Folcroft, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,899
22% below
$25,780 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
50% below
Zillow: $213,508
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
17% above
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
1% below
2,353/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
50%
Rent
117%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
203%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Folcroft a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 7.3% (103% 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 $213,508. 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 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,353/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population6,748
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density5,398/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,899
Per Capita$25,780
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$1,363
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$213,508
Housing Units2,670
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent377/100K
Property2,353/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault287/100K
Burglary332/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.