The Town FilesFarrell, Pennsylvania
City in Mercer County · population 4,258 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,800
- Household income
- $42,595
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 43.7
Farrell is a city of 4,258 people in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $87,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 83% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 80% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 74% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Farrell ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Farrell is worth $87,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $42,595, which is more affordable than 86% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $902 a month. 62.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Farrell | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $902 | $996 |
| Median household income | $42,595 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Farrell
| People | Farrell | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 15.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in Farrell
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 41.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farrell since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 31, 1985 about 3.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 20 deaths and 346 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Mercer County since 1996
Mercer County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in Mercer County
Mercer County had 43,239 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,120 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Farrell itself the ACS puts it at 7.9%.
Public schools in Farrell
2 public schools with 668 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrell Area ES/LMS | PK-6 | 393 | 9.4 |
| Farrell Area HS/UMS | 7-12 | 275 | 12.5 |
Towns near Farrell
- Sharon, PA1.6 mi · 13,147 people · home $78,800
- Hermitage, PA3.1 mi · 16,230 people · home $199,500
- Sharpsville, PA3.4 mi · 4,255 people · home $121,300
- Shenango, PA4.6 mi · 3,522 people · home $188,900
- Hubbard, OH5.1 mi · 7,636 people · home $140,100
- South Pymatuning, PA7.5 mi · 2,653 people · home $180,700
- Pulaski, PA8.3 mi · 3,102 people · home $158,300
- Pymatuning, PA8.9 mi · 3,118 people · home $119,300
Farrell questions
Is Farrell, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Farrell scores better for retirees than 6% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 19%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Farrell?
The median owner-occupied home in Farrell is valued at $87,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,595, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $902 a month.
What is the weather like in Farrell?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.2 inches of precipitation a year and 48.6 inches of snow.
Does Farrell get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farrell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 31, 1985. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)