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Ferndale, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
Ferndale, PA
At a Glance
How Ferndale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ferndale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ferndale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ferndale residents earn a median household income of $56,951 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,704. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferndale is $81,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,548. Median rent is $836/month, with 25.1% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
Ferndale reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 506/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Ferndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferndale has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.