Population 15,372 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fernway
Household size in Fernway
| Period | Fernway | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Fernway run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.63, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fernway
| Period | Fernway | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Fernway skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Pittsburgh area. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fernway
| Period | Fernway | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Fernway, well below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Pennsylvania cities, Fernway has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fernway
Renters in Fernway
| Period | Fernway | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fernway is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fernway
| Period | Fernway | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Fernway than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fernway
| Period | Fernway | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Fernway has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing. Only nine of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fernway
| Period | Fernway | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,323 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,482 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,263 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,611 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fernway costs $1,611 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole ($1,162). Rents are up $288 a month from 2006–10, a 22% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fernway
Bachelor's degrees in Fernway
| Period | Fernway | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.9% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.6% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.5% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.0% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Fernway: 63.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.1 points, mirroring the country. Only 42 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fernway
| Period | Fernway | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Fernway: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fernway
| Period | Fernway | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fernway has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fernway compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernway | 2.43 | 43.0 | 6.3% | 21.4% | 6.5% | 1992 | $1,611 | 63.0% | 98.7% | 2.8% |
| Cranberry Twp | 2.47 | 40.7 | 4.5% | 25.5% | 5.0% | 1998 | $1,668 | 68.2% | 97.8% | 3.1% |
| Warrendale | 2.47 | 44.1 | 4.0% | 38.6% | 6.3% | 2008 | $2,221 | 76.5% | 98.0% | 3.3% |
| Seven Fields | 2.31 | 41.3 | 2.8% | 26.6% | 4.2% | 1996 | $1,653 | 71.1% | 99.7% | 4.7% |
| Economy | 2.40 | 51.1 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 1971 | $941 | 37.2% | 98.6% | 3.4% |
| Freedom | 2.13 | 53.0 | 9.3% | 19.2% | 6.4% | 1973 | $1,561 | 27.9% | 93.0% | 5.2% |
| Bradford Woods | 2.48 | 47.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1970 | $797 | 73.3% | 97.3% | 1.5% |
| Baden | 2.17 | 49.2 | 3.3% | 19.5% | 8.0% | 1963 | $1,274 | 40.8% | 98.6% | 3.7% |
| Mars | 2.72 | 42.1 | 6.7% | 15.0% | 4.1% | 2000 | $1,669 | 67.8% | 98.2% | 4.4% |
| Callery | 3.00 | 44.2 | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 1995 | $1,136 | 53.9% | 98.8% | 8.6% |
| Conway | 2.08 | 47.2 | 10.3% | 31.3% | 6.5% | 1960 | $894 | 23.1% | 94.6% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fernway. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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