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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Angel

What surprised you most about Ferndale?

Hey, Military spouse here. With a population of 19,156, Ferndale is a small town. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Elena Jackson

Relocating to Ferndale, MI -pros and cons?

Random thought, I'm originally from Charlotte and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $233,600 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent i...

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Elijah H.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Ferndale

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 45-year-old accountant and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 19,156 people. Homes are going for about $233,600 on average. Household incomes average around $91,732 in Ferndale. The parks and outdoor areas are ...

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Joshua Sanders

Ferndale in the winter -how bad?

Hey, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $233,600 on average. The median home value here is around $233,600, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,235/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if y...

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Elijah H.

Thinking about relocating to Ferndale from Houston

Rent is about $1,235/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,235 for rent here. Household incomes average around $91,732 in Ferndale. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. ...

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Joshua Sanders

Ferndale in the winter -how bad?

Alright, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,235 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new...

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Nathan

Grocery stores in Ferndale -recommendations?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $91,732 in Ferndale. Rent is about $1,235/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great....

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Elena Jackson

Remote worker thinking about Ferndale

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $233,600, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 19,156, Ferndale is a small town. Homes are going for about $233,600 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,235 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoo...

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