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Fernville, PA

Pennsylvania

Fernville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 420. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
420 Population 519/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $38,743 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.1%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.5%
7% lower than US avg

How Fernville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population420
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$38,743
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$3,276M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units173
Rent Burden27.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation627 ft (191 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.1%
Libraries4

Is Fernville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fernville receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Fernville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fernville is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fernville is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Fernville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Fernville has a population of 420 with a density of 519 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.1%).

Population

420
Total Population
519
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54%
Female 46%

Race & Ethnicity

Fernville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fernville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fernville is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Fernville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,743
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$64,596

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.5%
7% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,571
County GDP$3,276M

Business (County)

Restaurants170
Healthcare191
Retail230
Manufacturing73

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,387
25% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Fernville is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units173
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,387
25% above US avg
Effective Rate2.19%
Fernville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall46.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density519/sq mi
Coordinates41.0020°N, 76.4774°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42037
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31-point margin. 98.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 34%

Winner: Republican by 31 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.1%
2% below US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+13.3%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density519/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.1%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities191
Restaurants170
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.5%

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