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Ferndale, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
17,076 Population 4,312/sq mi density
$92,391 Median Income $38,750 per capita
$325,400 Home Value $298,947 Zillow
$1,708 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,339 Violent Crime/100K 4,718 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$92,391 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$325,400 home value, $1,708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,339 violent crimes/100K (252% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Ferndale, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,391
23% above
$38,750 per capita
Home Value
$325,400
15% above
Zillow: $298,947
Median Rent
$1,708/mo
47% above
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
252% above
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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)

Income
123%
Home Value
115%
Rent
147%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
352%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ferndale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $92,391 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,750. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% 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.

Safety & Crime

Ferndale reports 1,339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 252% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,718/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population17,076
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density4,312/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,391
Per Capita$38,750
Unemployment3.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death15,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.