Median Income
$42,094
44% lower than US avg
Home Value
$55,200
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$332
71% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.5%
64% lower than US avg
How Farber Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population352
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,214/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,094
Per Capita$36,593
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,200
Rent$332
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$119,686
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+84.0%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.1%
Is Farber a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Farber receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Farber offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Farber is $42,094, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Farber is $55,200, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $332 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Farber has a population of 352 with a density of 1,214 people per square mile. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.
Population
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
The median household income in Farber is $42,094, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,094 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $36,593 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
The median home value in Farber is $55,200, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $332 (71% below US avg). 83.9% of homes are owner-occupied. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $119,686.
Home Values
| Census Median | $55,200 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $119,686 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $332 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 83.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.9% |
Property Tax
In Farber, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.5% report depression. 31.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Farber vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Farber vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2725°N, 91.5746°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |