At a Glance
Median Income
$51,750
$33,216 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
Zillow: $204,038
Median Rent
$831/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Friedens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Friedens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Friedens a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Friedens residents earn a median household income of $51,750 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,216. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Friedens is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,038. Median rent is $831/month, with 31.5% 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 1964.
Education
20.8% of adults in Friedens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Friedens has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population974
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density309/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,750
Per Capita$33,216
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$831
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$204,038
Housing Units584
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,141 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Friedens was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.