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Fairview-Ferndale, PA
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Fairview-Ferndale, PA
At a Glance
How Fairview-Ferndale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairview-Ferndale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fairview-Ferndale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairview-Ferndale residents earn a median household income of $36,429 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,186. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairview-Ferndale is $77,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,065. Median rent is $730/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Fairview-Ferndale reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,396/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Fairview-Ferndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairview-Ferndale has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.