Median Income
$104,000
38% higher than US avg
Home Value
$500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$960
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.2%
50% lower than US avg
How South Frontenac Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population20,188
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B+
Median Income$104,000
Per Capita$56,300
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty6.2%
Commute30 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$960
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,940
Rent Burden11.5%
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+5.6%
Is South Frontenac a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, South Frontenac receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. South Frontenac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in South Frontenac is $104,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places South Frontenac among higher-income communities. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in South Frontenac is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.
South Frontenac has a population of 20,188 with a density of 55 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1% Asian.
Population
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
South Frontenac vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.8% |
Social Characteristics
South Frontenac vs U.S. Average
The median household income in South Frontenac is $104,000, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income: South Frontenac vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $104,000 |
| 38% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $56,300 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.0% |
| 150% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.5% |
The median home value in South Frontenac is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $960 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.4% |
| Housing Units | 7,940 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: South Frontenac vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: South Frontenac vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |