At a Glance
Median Income
$64,474
$41,420 per capita
Home Value
$163,900
Zillow: $179,904
Median Rent
$889/mo
15.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Friedensburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Friedensburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Friedensburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Friedensburg residents earn a median household income of $64,474 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,420. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Friedensburg is $163,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,904. Median rent is $889/month, with 15.5% 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 1976.
Education
34.8% of adults in Friedensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Friedensburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population833
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,474
Per Capita$41,420
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,900
Rent$889
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$179,904
Housing Units401
Rent Burden15.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation637 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Friedensburg was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.