At a Glance
Median Income
$74,583
$27,968 per capita
Home Value
$277,800
Zillow: $466,267
Median Rent
$1,273/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
891/100K
1,336/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
67.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Frankford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frankford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frankford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Frankford residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,968. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frankford is $277,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,267. Median rent is $1,273/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Frankford reports 891 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 134% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,336/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Frankford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
67.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frankford has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population883
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$27,968
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A+
Home Value$277,800
Rent$1,273
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$466,267
Housing Units315
Rent Burden17.9%
Crime
F
Violent891/100K
Property1,336/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault891/100K
Burglary445/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+67.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Frankford was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.