At a Glance
Median Income
$26,375
$21,280 per capita
Home Value
$123,000
Zillow: $131,891
Median Rent
$477/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
32.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Frenchburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frenchburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frenchburg a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Frenchburg residents earn a median household income of $26,375 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,280. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 130 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frenchburg is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,891. Median rent is $477/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
4.2% of adults in Frenchburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frenchburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population773
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$26,375
Per Capita$21,280
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty32.4%
County GDP$115M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
A
Home Value$123,000
Rent$477
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$131,891
Housing Units288
Rent Burden34.4%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,657/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation848 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute32 min
Broadband64.7%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Frenchburg was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.