At a Glance
Median Income
$54,615
$28,896 per capita
Home Value
$223,600
Zillow: $257,524
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
239/100K
3,363/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Fountain Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fountain Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fountain Hill 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
Fountain Hill residents earn a median household income of $54,615 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,896. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fountain Hill is $223,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,524. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 31.6% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
Fountain Hill reports 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,363/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Fountain Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fountain Hill has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,811
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density6,501/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,615
Per Capita$28,896
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A
Home Value$223,600
Rent$1,026
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$257,524
Housing Units2,022
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent239/100K
Property3,363/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault152/100K
Burglary477/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation361 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Fountain Hill was founded in 1893.
The median home in Fountain Hill was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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