Franklin Forge, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
24 Population 1,200/sq mi density
$40,938 Median Income $30,492 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $177,954 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,938 median income, 27.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin Forge, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,938
46% below
$30,492 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $177,954
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
27.3%
658% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Franklin Forge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Franklin Forge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
758%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklin Forge a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Franklin Forge residents earn a median household income of $40,938 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,492. The unemployment rate stands at 27.3% (658% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklin Forge is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,954. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

0.0% of adults in Franklin Forge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklin Forge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population24
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,938
Per Capita$30,492
Unemployment27.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$177,954
Housing Units8
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation945 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is State College Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.