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Franklin Park.
About
Life in Franklin Park
Living in Franklin Park means joining a genuinely affluent Pittsburgh suburb where you'll be surrounded by families and professionals with deep roots—about 42 percent of households have kids, and the median household income sits at $176,875, which tells you exactly what kind of neighborhood this is. The job market is solid with just 4.0 percent unemployment, and most people commute around 26 minutes, typically heading into Pittsburgh's core for work in healthcare, tech, or corporate sectors. Weekends here are quiet and suburban: you've got Acorn Park, Blueberry Hill Park, and several conservation areas for walking and local outdoor time, plus the borough sits close enough to larger attractions like Friendship Hill National Historic Site if you want a day trip.
Franklin Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Foreign-Born
12.5%
Broadband Internet
97.6%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Franklin Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Franklin Park, the largest foreign-born group is from India (49.9%), and 4.9% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.4%
of households
Married Couples
75.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
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 Livingrent 93% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Franklin Park
In Franklin Park, rent runs 93% above the PA average, and home values are 91% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,924
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Franklin Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Allegheny County, which includes Franklin Park, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Franklin Park: Allegheny County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Allegheny County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Franklin Park is about 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Franklin Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Commute25.2 min avg
How Franklin Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Franklin Park, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M 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 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Franklin Park runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
26.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
200.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Franklin Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Allegheny County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Allegheny County, which includes Franklin Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Flash Flood | $714,300 |
| 2024 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.3M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $382,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2021 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $743,000 |
| 2019 | 44 | Flash Flood | $498,500 |
| 2018 | 37 | Flash Flood | $12.1M |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Franklin Park is about 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allegheny County, which includes Franklin Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
168
per year
Moderate Days
193
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Franklin Park is about 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Franklin Park has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.3"
Annual Snowfall
19.8"
Hot Days/Year
20
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
107
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
136
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 3.36" |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.78" |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.18" |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.22" |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.52" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.53" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.64" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.19" |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.80" |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.83" |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.02" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Franklin Park
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Franklin Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ahn Wexford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Wexford
Upmc Passavant
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Pittsburgh
Heritage Valley Sewickley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Sewickley
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Franklin Park
Franklin Park's student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 77.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
77.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Franklin Park (within 15 miles)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
12.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,370 students · in-state tuition $22,736 · 83% graduate · median earnings $73,113 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Allegheny County
10.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,544 students · in-state tuition $4,962 · 27% graduate · median earnings $43,286 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,304 students · in-state tuition $68,776 · 92% graduate · median earnings $125,257 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,350 students · in-state tuition $51,068 · 78% graduate · median earnings $81,698 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,896 students · in-state tuition $37,350 · 63% graduate · median earnings $69,633 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,331 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 57% graduate · median earnings $52,251 (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: Friendship Hill National Historic Site, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Franklin Park
Franklin Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Friendship Hill National Historic Site (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
57 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
60 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
68 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
72 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
73 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
81 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
90 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
99 mi awayCities Near Franklin Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Franklin Park FAQ
Is Franklin Park, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Franklin Park's median rent is $2,330/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $176,875/year. Median home value is $485,600.
Is Franklin Park, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Franklin Park's violent crime rate was 27 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 200 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania?⌄
Allegheny County, which includes Franklin Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Franklin Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,330/month and median household income is $176,875/year. The median home value is $485,600. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Franklin Park is 25 minutes, which is about 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