The Town FilesFranconia, Pennsylvania
Township in Montgomery County · population 13,259 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $424,700
- Household income
- $111,426
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 47.3
Franconia is a township of 13,259 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $424,700, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for retirees than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, better transit than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 89% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Franconia ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Franconia is worth $424,700, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $111,426, which is more affordable than 12% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,897 a month. 83.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Franconia | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $424,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,897 | $996 |
| Median household income | $111,426 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.4% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Franconia
| People | Franconia | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 23.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Franconia
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 51.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franconia since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 8, 1961 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 26, 2006.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 505,821 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,412 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Franconia itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Towns near Franconia
- Souderton, PA2.0 mi · 7,191 people · home $320,900
- Telford, PA2.2 mi · 4,928 people · home $320,300
- Harleysville, PA2.4 mi · 9,899 people · home $424,100
- Salford, PA3.1 mi · 3,035 people · home $462,800
- Lower Salford, PA3.4 mi · 15,896 people · home $509,200
- Hatfield, PA3.7 mi · 3,496 people · home $364,400
- Hatfield, PA4.1 mi · 18,640 people · home $447,000
- Kulpsville, PA4.3 mi · 8,159 people · home $369,700
Franconia questions
Is Franconia, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Franconia scores better for retirees than 92% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 37%. 29.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.3).
How much does a house cost in Franconia?
The median owner-occupied home in Franconia is valued at $424,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,426, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,897 a month.
What is the weather like in Franconia?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.7 inches of precipitation a year and 21.7 inches of snow.
Does Franconia get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franconia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 8, 1961. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)