At a Glance
Median Income
$84,085
$41,278 per capita
Home Value
$287,900
Zillow: $528,244
Violent Crime
236/100K
1,777/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Ferndale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ferndale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ferndale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ferndale residents earn a median household income of $84,085 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,278. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferndale is $287,900 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $528,244. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Ferndale reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,777/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in Ferndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferndale has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population457
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,085
Per Capita$41,278
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,900
Rent
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$528,244
Housing Units250
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property1,777/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation68 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Ferndale was built in 2000.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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