At a Glance
Median Income
$40,405
$28,511 per capita
Home Value
$76,200
Zillow: $59,499
Median Rent
$832/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
613/100K
3,730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
26.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Farrell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farrell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farrell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farrell residents earn a median household income of $40,405 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,511. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farrell is $76,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $59,499. Median rent is $832/month, with 27.6% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Farrell reports 613 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,730/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Farrell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farrell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,239
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,876/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,405
Per Capita$28,511
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty26.2%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,200
Rent$832
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$59,499
Housing Units2,205
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent613/100K
Property3,730/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation987 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Farrell was founded in 1899.
The median home in Farrell was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.