At a Glance
Median Income
$56,451
$31,763 per capita
Home Value
$78,600
Zillow: $140,632
Median Rent
$842/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,119/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ford City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 1.9% (47% 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 $140,632. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ford City reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,119/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,833
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density4,358/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,451
Per Capita$31,763
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent$842
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$140,632
Housing Units1,653
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,119/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault36/100K
Burglary108/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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