Living in Ferguson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ferguson · Census data 2020–2024
Ferguson has 19,079 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $85,935 (10% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $404,600, the median rent is $1,315/month.
Ferguson at a glance
- Population
- 19,079
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $85,935State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $404,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,315/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Ferguson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 59% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ferguson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ferguson the median home value is $404,600, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,315 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,346 a month in housing costs.
Ferguson median household income
The median household income in Ferguson is $85,935 and the income per person is $50,929. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Ferguson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,001
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.34
Ferguson demographics
- Population
- 19,079
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 8,110
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ferguson ›
Education in Ferguson
64.6% of adults 25 and older in Ferguson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 36.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ferguson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 60.6%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Ferguson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson | 19,079 | $85,935 | $404,600 | $1,315 |
| Ramblewood | 1,092 | $115,568 | $269,500 | $2,037 |
| Pine Grove Mills | 1,502 | $180,173 | $378,500 | $1,410 |
| Park Forest Village | 8,624 | $79,120 | $389,600 | $1,331 |
| Halfmoon | 2,823 | $121,050 | $443,200 | $793 |
| Stormstown | 2,532 | $146,875 | $440,800 | — |
| State College | 41,050 | $45,424 | $437,800 | $1,273 |
| Patton | 15,791 | $83,656 | $388,100 | $1,386 |
| Toftrees | 2,873 | $73,721 | $434,100 | $1,566 |
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What is the median household income in Ferguson, PA?
The median household income in Ferguson is $85,935, 10% higher 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 Ferguson?
The median home value in Ferguson is $404,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Ferguson?
The median gross rent in Ferguson is $1,315 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Ferguson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 59% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Ferguson?
The median age in Ferguson is 36.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ferguson?
The average commute to work in Ferguson is 16 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ferguson?
The unemployment rate in Ferguson is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ferguson?
64.6% of adults in Ferguson 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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