California
Ferndale is a small town in California with a population of 1,525. Residents earn $62,090 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ferndale receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ferndale has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ferndale is $62,090, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ferndale is $496,000, making it a premium housing market at 76% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Ferndale is below the national average at 221 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,250 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Ferndale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 84.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.3% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,090 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,877 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,062 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,241 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,685 |
| County GDP | $7,591M |
| Restaurants | 393 |
| Healthcare | 384 |
| Retail | 538 |
| Manufacturing | 123 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,760 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.96% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Census Median | $496,000 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $503,701 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,150 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.4% |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,760 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.96% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,668/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 384 |
| Total Violent | 220.6/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 220.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,250.0/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 588.2/100K |
| Theft | 661.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5781°N, 124.2612°W |
| County FIPS | 06023 |
Winner: Democrat by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.4% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,260/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 384 |
| Restaurants | 393 |
| Retail Stores | 538 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |