At a Glance
Median Income
$92,391
$38,750 per capita
Home Value
$325,400
Zillow: $298,947
Median Rent
$1,708/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ferndale residents earn a median household income of $92,391 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,750. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferndale is $325,400 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,947. Median rent is $1,708/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
25.4% of adults in Ferndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferndale has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population17,076
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density4,312/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,391
Per Capita$38,750
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$325,400
Rent$1,708
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$298,947
Housing Units6,725
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation81 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Ferndale was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.