At a Glance
Median Income
$64,500
$31,282 per capita
Home Value
$120,200
Zillow: $204,559
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
18.6% smoking rate
How Frankton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frankton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frankton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Frankton residents earn a median household income of $64,500 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,282. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,484 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frankton is $120,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,559. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
12.8% of adults in Frankton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frankton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,789
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,688/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$31,282
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,200
Rent$1,000
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$204,559
Housing Units788
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation856 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Frankton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.