Friedensburg is a small town of 665 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $49,315
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Friedensburg 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 Friedensburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Friedensburg 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: 93.1
Friedensburg's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Friedensburg costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Friedensburg, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$815
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,315
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Friedensburg's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.4 /100k
Property Crime
356.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Friedensburg is served primarily by Schuylkill Haven Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Friedensburg, PA
National Avg
School District
Schuylkill Haven Area SD
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Friedensburg sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 85.3°F in July,
with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.2 inches of snow per year.
Friedensburg's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Friedensburg roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,100 and median rent is $815/month.
Friedensburg's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 356.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Friedensburg are operated by Schuylkill Haven Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Friedensburg, PA has a population of 665, a median household income of $49,315, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Friedensburg averages 37.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches
with about 30.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Friedensburg, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 17972, 17933.
The population of Friedensburg, Pennsylvania is 665 with a median age of 53.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Friedensburg: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $137,100, median household income $49,315, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Friedensburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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