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Ford Cliff, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Ford Cliff is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 386. Residents earn $64,750 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
386 Population 4,825/sq mi density
$64,750 Median Income $34,017 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $100,024 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $1,313/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,750
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,313
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population386
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density4,825/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,750
Per Capita$34,017
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,313
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$100,024
Housing Units179
Rent Burden45.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation971 ft (296 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.9%
Libraries4

Is Ford Cliff a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ford Cliff receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ford Cliff offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ford Cliff is $64,750, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ford Cliff is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ford Cliff experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ford Cliff has a population of 386 with a density of 4,825 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%).

Population

386
Total Population
4,825
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Ford Cliff vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.4%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.6%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ford Cliff vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ford Cliff is $64,750, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Ford Cliff vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,750
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,017
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$64,996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,450
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare182
Retail175
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Ford Cliff is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,313 (13% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $100,024.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$100,024

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,313
13% above US avg
Rent Burden45.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.6%
Housing Units179
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Rate4.94%
Ford Cliff 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 is 44.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density4,825/sq mi
Coordinates40.7608°N, 79.5358°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.2-point margin. 82.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 53.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,825/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.9%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants116
Retail Stores175

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

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