At a Glance
Median Income
$172,200
$76,851 per capita
Home Value
$467,700
Zillow: $490,293
Median Rent
$2,063/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
452/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.2%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Franklin Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Franklin Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franklin Park a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franklin Park residents earn a median household income of $172,200 , which is 129% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,851. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin Park is $467,700 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $490,293. Median rent is $2,063/month, with 21.8% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Franklin Park reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 452/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
75.2% of adults in Franklin Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population15,273
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,128/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,200
Per Capita$76,851
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$467,700
Rent$2,063
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$490,293
Housing Units5,667
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property452/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary106/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,234 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.2%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+35.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Franklin Park was founded in 1861.
The median home in Franklin Park was built in 1985.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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