Ferndale, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,537
Population
3,941/sq mi density
$56,951
Median Income
$29,704 per capita
$81,600
Home Value
$112,548 Zillow
$836
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
506 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,951 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,600 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$81,600
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
770
Median year built: 1946
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$81,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$112,548
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.1%
Owner-Occupied
33.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$836/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1946
Average age of housing stock: 80 years
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $81,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $112,548 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $836 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 770 |
| Median Year Built | 1946 |
| Rent Burden | 25.1% |
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