At a Glance
Median Income
$91,732
$58,201 per capita
Home Value
$233,600
Zillow: $250,525
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
1,534/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.5%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
10.4% 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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $91,732 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,201. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferndale is $233,600 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,525. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Ferndale reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,534/100K.
Education
56.5% of adults in Ferndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferndale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population19,156
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density4,937/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,732
Per Capita$58,201
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,600
Rent$1,235
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$250,525
Housing Units10,865
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent205/100K
Property1,534/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation644 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Ferndale was founded in 1918.
The median home in Ferndale was built in 1944.
25.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.