At a Glance
Median Income
$91,250
$30,782 per capita
Home Value
$233,300
Zillow: $245,664
Violent Crime
258/100K
129/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Friendsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Friendsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Friendsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Friendsville residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,782. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Friendsville is $233,300 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,664. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Friendsville reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 129/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Friendsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Friendsville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population159
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$30,782
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,300
Rent
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$245,664
Housing Units54
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property129/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,530 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute33 min
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Friendsville was founded in 1819.
The median home in Friendsville was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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