Median Income
$78,000
4% higher than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.6%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.0%
19% lower than US avg
How Frontenac Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,811
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$47,640
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty10.0%
Commute18 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units765
Rent Burden4.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+18.8%
Graduate+4.5%
Is Frontenac a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Frontenac receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Frontenac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Frontenac is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Frontenac is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.8% have completed high school.
Frontenac has a population of 1,811 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Frontenac vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 97.5% |
| 628% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
Social Characteristics
Frontenac vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Frontenac is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.
Income: Frontenac vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $78,000 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,640 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
The median home value in Frontenac is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $604 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 4.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.1% |
| Housing Units | 765 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Frontenac vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Frontenac vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 86.3 sq mi (223.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |