At a Glance
Median Income
$42,734
$25,997 per capita
Home Value
$56,600
Zillow: $119,076
Median Rent
$996/mo
40.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
17.4% smoking rate
How Friendship Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Friendship's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Friendship a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Friendship residents earn a median household income of $42,734 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,997. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Friendship is $56,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,076. Median rent is $996/month, with 40.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.3% of adults in Friendship hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Friendship has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population783
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,734
Per Capita$25,997
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,600
Rent$996
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$119,076
Housing Units400
Rent Burden40.4%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,271/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,529 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Friendship was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.