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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$325,400
15% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,708/mo
47% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,725
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$325,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$298,947
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median List Price
$364,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.2%
Owner-Occupied
35.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,708/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
21 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
12.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Active Inventory
16
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $325,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,947 |
| Median Sale Price | $320,000 |
| Median List Price | $364,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $218 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,708 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 21 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 16 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $218 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,725 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 24.8% |