At a Glance
Median Income
$107,969
$61,017 per capita
Home Value
$368,700
Zillow: $556,024
Median Rent
$1,699/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
223/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.6%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Frenchtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frenchtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frenchtown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Frenchtown residents earn a median household income of $107,969 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,017. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,271 business establishments, including 1,489 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frenchtown is $368,700 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $556,024. Median rent is $1,699/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Frenchtown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 223/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.6% of adults in Frenchtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frenchtown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,609
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,424/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,969
Per Capita$61,017
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$368,700
Rent$1,699
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$556,024
Housing Units650
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property223/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation230 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Frenchtown was founded in 1867.
The median home in Frenchtown was built in 1938.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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