Living in Ford City, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ford City · Census data 2020–2024
Ford City has 2,813 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $57,971 (26% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $84,400, the median rent is $906/month.
Ford City at a glance
- Population
- 2,813
- Median age
- 46.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $57,971State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $84,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ford City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ford City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ford City the median home value is $84,400, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,021 a month in housing costs.
Ford City median household income
The median household income in Ford City is $57,971 and the income per person is $32,976. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Ford City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,744
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 1.93
Ford City demographics
- Population
- 2,813
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 1,453
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ford City ›
Education in Ford City
11.8% of adults 25 and older in Ford City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ford City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Ford City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford City | 2,813 | $57,971 | $84,400 | $906 |
| Ford Cliff | 409 | $70,833 | $107,300 | $1,250 |
| Lenape Heights | 1,042 | $76,250 | $161,500 | $695 |
| Manor | 4,116 | $75,152 | $177,400 | $760 |
| Manorville | 402 | $77,885 | $147,900 | $673 |
| Applewold | 385 | $61,250 | $189,100 | $807 |
| Cadogan | 290 | $75,750 | $80,000 | $683 |
| West Kittanning | 1,284 | $65,547 | $122,400 | $924 |
| North Buffalo | 2,661 | $75,799 | $182,900 | $929 |
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What is the median household income in Ford City, PA?
The median household income in Ford City is $57,971, 26% 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 Ford City?
The median home value in Ford City is $84,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Ford City?
The median gross rent in Ford City is $906 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Ford City, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Ford City?
The median age in Ford City is 46.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ford City?
The average commute to work in Ford City is 26 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ford City?
The unemployment rate in Ford City is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ford City?
11.8% of adults in Ford City 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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