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Ferndale, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 1,501 · #496 in Pennsylvania
Ferndale, Pennsylvania

Ferndale is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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About Ferndale

Ferndale is a small town in southwestern Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 1,501.

Officially, Ferndale is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,849 residents per square mile.

What Makes Ferndale Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Ferndale — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Ferndale

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ferndale

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)1,501
Rank in state#496 of 1,013
Land area0.39 sq mi
Density3,849/sq mi
Coordinates40.2906, -78.9198

🗺️ Map of Ferndale