Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Ford City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,833. Residents earn $56,451 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ford City receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ford City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ford City is $56,451, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Ford City is $78,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Ford City is below the national average at 240 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,225 per 100,000, near the national average.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ford City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,451 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,763 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,996 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,450 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 182 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.29% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $78,600 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $140,632 |
| Median List Price | $77,500 |
| Median List Price | $77,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $78 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $842 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.3% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.29% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,779/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Total Violent | 239.6/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 34.2/100K |
| Robbery | 136.9/100K |
| Assault | 68.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,224.5/100K |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 273.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,882.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 68.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7696°N, 79.5330°W |
| County FIPS | 42005 |
Winner: Republican by 53.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,358/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.3% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |