What are the schools like in Frankford, DE?

Frankford is served primarily by Indian River School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Frankford?

The median household income in Frankford, DE is $72,841 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Frankford, DE?

Frankford has an average high temperature of 45.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.5 inches.

Frankford, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Frankford, DE affordable or expensive?

Frankford's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Frankford is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $245,200 and the median rent is $1,272 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Frankford, DE?

Frankford has a violent crime rate of 110.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 773.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Frankford, DE a Good Place to Live?

Frankford is a small town of 842 in Delaware, with a median household income of $72,841 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Frankford stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Frankford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Frankford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Frankford's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Frankford costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Frankford, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$245,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,272	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,841	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Frankford's violent crime rate is 110.5 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

110.5 /100k

Property Crime

773.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Frankford is served primarily by Indian River School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Frankford, DE	National Avg
School District	Indian River School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Frankford sees average highs of 45.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation and 10.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Frankford, DE
Average High — January	45.2°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	10.5"

Demographics

Metric	Frankford, DE	National Avg
Population	842	—
Median Age	35.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	21.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	39.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dagsboro, DE 2 mi Selbyville, DE 4 mi Millville, DE 6 mi Bishopville, MD 6 mi Millsboro, DE 6 mi

Frankford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frankford, DE affordable or expensive?

Frankford's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Frankford roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $245,200 and median rent is $1,272/month.

What is the crime rate in Frankford, DE?

Frankford's violent crime rate is 110.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 773.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Frankford?

Public schools in Frankford are operated by Indian River School District. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Frankford, DE a good place to live?

Frankford, DE has a population of 842, a median household income of $72,841, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Frankford?

Frankford averages 45.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches with about 10.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Frankford?

The population of Frankford, Delaware is 842 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Frankford?

Key numbers for living in Frankford: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $245,200, median household income $72,841, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Frankford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.