Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Frankfort is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,158. Residents earn $51,813 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Frankfort receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Frankfort offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Frankfort is $51,813, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Frankfort is $305,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $749 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Frankfort experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 93.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,813 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,193 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $877 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,228 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 483 |
| County GDP | $741M |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,350 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.73% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Census Median | $305,600 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $493,821 |
| $/Sq Ft | $379 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.8% |
| Price Drops | 4.8% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $749 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,350 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.73% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,354/100K |
| Exercise Access | 62.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 93.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 608 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6368°N, 86.2320°W |
| County FIPS | 26019 |
Winner: Republican by 8.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Retail Stores | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |