Felton is a tiny borough located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 509 people and two associated neighborhoods, Felton is the 980th largest community in Pennsylvania. Much of the housing stock in Felton was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic boroughs in the country.
Felton real estate is some of the most expensive in Pennsylvania, although Felton house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
A relatively large number of people in Felton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.56% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Felton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Felton’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Felton, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.37 minutes every day commuting to work.
Felton is a small borough, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
The percentage of adults in Felton with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.76% of adults in Felton have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Felton in 2022 was $31,587, which is lower middle income relative to Pennsylvania, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $126,348 for a family of four. However, Felton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Felton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Felton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Felton include German, English, Italian, Irish, and Russian.
The most common language spoken in Felton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.