Ferndale 71 Excellent
Ferndale Livability #571 ranked city in Pennsylvania#6,049 ranked city in the USARanks better than 79% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Ferndale

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Ferndale transportation information

      Statistic Ferndale Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute19min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work84.0%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.6%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.5%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.3%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home4.4%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Ferndale, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).