At a Glance
Median Income
$64,750
$34,017 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $100,024
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
240/100K
2,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ford Cliff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ford Cliff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ford Cliff 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
Ford Cliff residents earn a median household income of $64,750 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,017. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 Cliff is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,024. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 45.0% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Ford Cliff reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,225/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Ford Cliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. 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
Population386
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density4,825/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,750
Per Capita$34,017
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,313
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$100,024
Housing Units179
Rent Burden45.0%
Crime
F
Violent240/100K
Property2,225/100K
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)
Elevation971 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Ford Cliff was founded in 1922.
The median home in Ford Cliff was built in 1951.
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.
18.9% 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.