Affordable Frankfort Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Frankfort, Indiana.

What You Should Know About Frankfort, IN

Frankfort, Indiana, is a small town in Clinton County. It is about 46 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis and has a population of around 16,000.

The town, established in 1830 by the three Pence brothers, was named after the city of Frankfurt in Germany in honor of their great-grandparents who came from there. The first building erected was the county courthouse. It was made from logs cut down on the property for a total construction cost of only $20.

In the historic district, buildings that date back to the early 1800s have stood the test of time. These vintage buildings include the Old Stoney building, constructed of limestone. It now serves as the City Hall.

What To Do in Frankfort, IN

Golfers will enjoy playing on the Frankfort Commons Golf Course near the Hoosierland Roller Rink on the north side of town across from TPA Park. Prairie Creek runs around the edge of the golf course. There is a baseball field in this area and a water park with a swimming pool.

Music: Live music is offered at the Jazz Kitchen, Johnny V's Main Street Grille, and The Vogue Theatre. Big concerts can be seen at Holiday Park. The Vogue at Holiday Park hosts the Rock the Ruins outdoor concert series during summer.

Nature: The TPA Park is a zoo with a petting area and playground that is a nice place to have a picnic. The Eunice H. Bryan Woods State Nature Preserve, the Phil and Joan Ferguson Nature Preserve, and the Frankfort Lagoons have nice fishing spots to the north of the town.

Museums: The Clinton County Museum has displays about the history of the area. It is in the historic district near the Old Stoney building. In the Frankfort Commercial Historic District, 57 vintage buildings were built between 1870 and 1947.

Working in Frankfort, IN

The most common industries in this area are agriculture, transportation, construction, healthcare, and manufacturing. Jobs can be found in manufacturing, metalworking and plastics, assembly, fabrication, materials handling, and farming. The largest employers are the Frito-lay plant, Zachary Confections, Federal-Mogul, Tri Mas Fasteners, Nhk Seating, and Ntn Bearing.

The unemployment rate is 4%. This compares favorably with the unemployment rate in the rest of the state of 4.9%. The median household income is $42,069 annually. This amount is almost $15,000 lower than Indiana's statewide median household income of $57,603.

Frankfort Neighborhoods

The median price for a home in this area is $91,817. This price is much less than the median price in all of Indiana, of $156,000. The median home price is about $203,000 less than the median price of $295,300 for a single-family home in America. People who cannot afford a home can find a mobile home for around $18,109. The best homes in the area are found in these neighborhoods:

• Wilshire / Kentwood: The median price for a home in this area is $141,810.
• East Park: The median price for a home in this area is $100,989.
• City Center: The median price for a home in this area is $80,730.
• Wesley Manor / Woodside Park: The median price for a home in this area is $79,716.

Frankfort, IN School District

In the Community Schools of Frankfort district, there are three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. There is one private school, Frankfort Covenant Academy, in the area.

For higher education, there is the Ivy Tech Community College and Harrison College in nearby Lafayette, about 19 miles from the town. Indiana University is in Kokomo, about 24 miles from Frankfort. Purdue University is in West Lafayette, about 24 miles from the town.

Moving to Frankfort Resource Guide

The City of Frankfort provides water, sewer, and garbage collection.

The Frankfort Parks Department manages the eight city parks and the swimming pool at TPA Park. Some shelters can be rented for a family gathering or picnic at TAP Park, Green Street Park, and Circle Park. Events are offered at The Neighborhood Center, also available for rent for private events. The aviary and petting zoo at TPA Park are open in the summer, starting from Memorial Day in May.

The Fourth of July celebration has a fireworks show. The parks have basketball courts, baseball fields, horseshoe pits, and tennis courts.

Frankfort, IN Housing

Housing costs in Frankfort are 21% lower than the average in the rest of Indiana. They are 49% lower than the rest of America. The median rent in Frankfort is only $643, which is 32.2% lower than the median rent of $949 for all of America. The cost of living in Frankfort is 5% less than the rest of the state and 16% lower than the average cost in all the United States. Living is easy, and raising a family in this little town is pleasant.