Ford City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,833 Population 4,358/sq mi density
$56,451 Median Income $31,763 per capita
$78,600 Home Value $153,641 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,451 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, $842/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ford City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,451
25% below
$31,763 per capita
Home Value
$78,600
72% below
Zillow: $153,641
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Ford City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ford City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
28%
Rent
72%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ford City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ford City residents earn a median household income of $56,451 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,763. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ford City is $78,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,641. Median rent is $842/month, with 24.3% 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 1938.

Education

14.0% of adults in Ford City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ford City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). 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 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,833
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density4,358/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,451
Per Capita$31,763
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent$842
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$153,641
Housing Units1,653
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation781 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Ford City was founded in 1887.
The median home in Ford City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.