Living in Farrell, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farrell · Census data 2020–2024
Farrell has 4,199 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $42,595 (45% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $87,800, the median rent is $902/month.
Farrell at a glance
- Population
- 4,199
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $42,595State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $87,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $902/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Farrell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Farrell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farrell the median home value is $87,800, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $900 a month in housing costs.
Farrell median household income
The median household income in Farrell is $42,595 and the income per person is $30,068. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Farrell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,209
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.00
Farrell demographics
- Population
- 4,199
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 2,079
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farrell ›
Education in Farrell
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Farrell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farrell
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Farrell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farrell | 4,199 | $42,595 | $87,800 | $902 |
| Sharon | 12,936 | $45,670 | $78,800 | $827 |
| West Hill | 2,425 | $40,325 | $77,100 | $701 |
| Masury | 2,283 | $39,402 | $71,100 | $810 |
| Hermitage | 16,041 | $70,052 | $199,500 | $896 |
| West Middlesex | 980 | $89,667 | $158,100 | $713 |
| Sharpsville | 4,187 | $51,439 | $121,300 | $835 |
| Brookfield Center | 1,216 | $61,250 | $188,100 | $619 |
| Shenango | 3,475 | $70,139 | $188,900 | $896 |
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What is the median household income in Farrell, PA?
The median household income in Farrell is $42,595, 45% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Farrell?
The median home value in Farrell is $87,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Farrell?
The median gross rent in Farrell is $902 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Farrell, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Farrell?
The median age in Farrell is 43.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Farrell?
The average commute to work in Farrell is 15 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farrell?
The unemployment rate in Farrell is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farrell?
15.2% of adults in Farrell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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