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Friedensburg, PA

Pennsylvania

Friedensburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 833. Residents earn $64,474 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
833 Population 482/sq mi density
$64,474 Median Income $41,420 per capita
$163,900 Home Value
$889 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,474 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,900 home value, $889/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,474
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $163,900
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.8%
3% higher than US avg
Median Rent $889
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Friedensburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population833
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,474
Per Capita$41,420
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,900
Rent$889
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units401
Rent Burden15.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation637 ft (194 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.0%
Libraries14

Is Friedensburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Friedensburg receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Friedensburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Friedensburg is $64,474, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Friedensburg is $163,900, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Friedensburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Friedensburg has a population of 833 with a density of 482 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

833
Total Population
482
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Friedensburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Friedensburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Friedensburg is $64,474, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Friedensburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,474
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,420
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.1 min
Drive Alone65.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Friedensburg is $163,900, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $889 (24% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,900
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$889
24% below US avg
Rent Burden15.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Housing Units401
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate3.29%
Friedensburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation637 ft (194 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density482/sq mi
Coordinates40.6078°N, 76.2284°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 96.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.8%
3% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+8.0%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density482/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.1 min
Drive Alone65.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

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