At a Glance
Median Income
$71,583
$25,828 per capita
Home Value
$219,600
Zillow: $286,702
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
2,295/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Ferris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ferris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ferris a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ferris residents earn a median household income of $71,583 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,828. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferris is $219,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,702. Median rent is $1,145/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Ferris reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,295/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Ferris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferris has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,932
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,583
Per Capita$25,828
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,145
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$286,702
Housing Units997
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property2,295/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault174/100K
Burglary556/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation466 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ferris was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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