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Farrell, PA


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Farrell, Pennsylvania

Farrell, Pennsylvania, in Mercer county, is 11 miles NE of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 59 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is considered part of the Sharon metropolitan area. Farrell has a population of 6,050.

The People and Families of Farrell

In Farrell, about 40% of adults are married. Farrell is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Farrell benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farrell had a median family income of $28,935.

Farrell Housing

About 70% of housing units in Farrell are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Homeowners in Farrell benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Farrell, 97% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Farrell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFarrell Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Farrell Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Farrell Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Farrell Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Farrell, PA

Comparing Farrell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population97
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Housing Recently Built16

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