Fairview-Ferndale 72 Excellent
Fairview-Ferndale Livability #514 ranked city in Pennsylvania#5,316 ranked city in the USARanks better than 81% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Fairview-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.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

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.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

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      Fairview-Ferndale transportation information

      Statistic Fairview-Ferndale Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute26min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work72.3%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.6%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk5.4%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home5.7%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Fairview-Ferndale, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).