Franklin Park is a small city of 15,305 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $158,052
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Franklin Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Franklin Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Franklin Park 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: 94.4
Franklin Park's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Franklin Park costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Franklin Park, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$436,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,940
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$158,052
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Franklin Park's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
74.0 /100k
Property Crime
215.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Franklin Park is served primarily by North Allegheny SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Franklin Park, PA
National Avg
School District
North Allegheny SD
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
73.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Franklin Park sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Franklin Park's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Franklin Park roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $436,300 and median rent is $1,940/month.
Franklin Park's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 215.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Franklin Park are operated by North Allegheny SD.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 73.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Franklin Park, PA has a population of 15,305, a median household income of $158,052, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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.
Franklin Park averages 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Franklin Park, PA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 15143, 15237, 15090.
The population of Franklin Park, Pennsylvania is 15,305 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Franklin Park: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $436,300, median household income $158,052, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Franklin Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
