Hey everyone, Rent is about $1,708/month for a decent place. With a population of 17,076, Ferndale is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 17,076 people. Median household income is $92,391, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Roman Jimenez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Dallas about 12 years ago. The main reasons were work and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Strong job market in several industries
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are affordable, gas is challenging.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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sofia_soul
accurate
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living_ian11
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Eastside. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in real estate. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Ezra Green
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Midtown area are tough. Kids love it here.
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Wesley Cruz
I'm a HR manager and I've found I love the pace of life here. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Ryan C.
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor recreation is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Stella T.
I've been living here for 1 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The housing market is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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