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Ferndale Area School District
Ferndale Area School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 4,859. The median household income is $53,306 and the median age is 44.5.
4,859
Population
850
People / sq mi
$53,306
Median Income
44.5
Median Age
Ferndale Area School District covers 6 sq mi of land at 849.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,306
Median Household Income
$28,774
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$76,700
Median Home Value
$687
Median Rent
67.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.4%
High School+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ferndale Area School District serves a community with a population of 4,859 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Ferndale Area School District is $53,306, with a per capita income of $28,774. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
Ferndale Area School District is 88.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 64.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Ferndale Area School District, 93.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Ferndale Area School District is $76,700, with a median rent of $687. The homeownership rate is 67.1%.
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Data for Ferndale Area School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4209750).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.