Below Average CostVery SafeFRANKFORT-SCHUYLER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Frankfort is a small town of 2,367 in New York, with a median household income of $49,236
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Frankfort stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Frankfort is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Frankfort 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: 92.3
Frankfort's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Frankfort costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Frankfort, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,236
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Frankfort's violent crime rate is 3.3 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
3.3 /100k
Property Crime
63.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Frankfort is served primarily by FRANKFORT-SCHUYLER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Frankfort, NY
National Avg
School District
FRANKFORT-SCHUYLER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Frankfort sees average highs of 29.6°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 85.5 inches of snow per year.
Frankfort's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Frankfort roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,700 and median rent is $775/month.
Frankfort's violent crime rate is 3.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 63.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Frankfort are operated by FRANKFORT-SCHUYLER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Frankfort, NY has a population of 2,367, a median household income of $49,236, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Frankfort averages 29.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches
with about 85.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Frankfort, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13340.
The population of Frankfort, New York is 2,367 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Frankfort: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $110,700, median household income $49,236, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Frankfort side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
