At a Glance
Median Income
$84,583
$52,627 per capita
Home Value
$277,600
Zillow: $309,860
Median Rent
$814/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.9%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Frankenmuth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frankenmuth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frankenmuth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Frankenmuth residents earn a median household income of $84,583 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,627. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frankenmuth is $277,600 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,860. Median rent is $814/month, with 19.7% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Frankenmuth reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 989/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.9% of adults in Frankenmuth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frankenmuth has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,108
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,637/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,583
Per Capita$52,627
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$277,600
Rent$814
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$309,860
Housing Units2,549
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property989/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault37/100K
Burglary183/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,016/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation637 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.9%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Frankenmuth was founded in 1845.
The median home in Frankenmuth was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.