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Living in
Frankfort.
About
Life in Frankfort
Living here means joining a solidly affluent, family-oriented suburb about 28 miles southwest of Chicago where the median household income sits at nearly $154,000 and you're surrounded by married couples with kids—40% of households have children under 18. You'll pay for that stability—median home values hover around $481,200—but the job market is reasonably solid with unemployment at 4.6%, and your commute downtown typically takes around 33 minutes via US 45 or Lincoln Highway. The village itself is compact (15.79 square miles), so while you're dependent on a car for most errands, you're not dealing with sprawl fatigue like some outer suburbs; weekends often involve the Old Plank Road Trail, a 22-mile paved recreation path perfect for biking, or nearby spots like Pullman National Historical Park (18 miles away) and the Indiana Dunes (40 miles).
Frankfort at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Frankfort: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Frankfort, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (22.2%), and 3.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.4%
of households
Married Couples
73.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.02
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Frankfort
In Frankfort, home values are 83% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
94.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $501,010 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Frankfort and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Will County, which includes Frankfort, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Frankfort: Will County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Will County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Frankfort is about 3% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Frankfort Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute35.2 min avg
How Frankfort residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Frankfort, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 33 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 89% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Frankfort runs 89% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
37.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
608.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Frankfort Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Will County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Will County, which includes Frankfort, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.3M |
| 2024 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Will County, county-wide
Frankfort is about 3% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Will County, which includes Frankfort, is typically good — 225 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
225
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Will County, county-wide
Frankfort is about 3% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Frankfort has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
125
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.49" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.65" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.02" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.91" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.73" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.02" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.00" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Frankfort
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Frankfort's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Olympia Fields
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · New Lenox
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 8.7 mi away · New Lenox
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Frankfort
Frankfort's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 59.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Frankfort (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,223 students · in-state tuition $38,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,137 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 200 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 73% graduate · median earnings $46,609 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Frankfort
Frankfort has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
40 mi awayPublic Libraries in Frankfort
Frankfort Public Library District
21119 South Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort
Cities Near Frankfort
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Frankfort?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Frankfort FAQ
Is Frankfort, Illinois safe?⌄
Frankfort's violent crime rate was 37 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 608 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Frankfort, Illinois?⌄
Will County, which includes Frankfort, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Frankfort, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Frankfort is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from