Ford Cliff, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County

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 $110,652 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.9% 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

Ford Cliff, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,750
14% below
$34,017 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $110,652
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
13% above
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
35%
Rent
113%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ford Cliff a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 1.9% (47% 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 $110,652. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population386
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density4,825/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,750
Per Capita$34,017
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,313
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$110,652
Housing Units179
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
17.9% 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.