Ferndale, WA

Washington · Island County

Ferndale is a small city in Washington with a population of 15,447. Residents earn $83,839 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

15,447 Population 2,145/sq mi density

$83,839 Median Income $37,688 per capita

$492,400 Home Value $608,145 Zillow

$1,461 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr

215 Violent Crime/100K 2,888 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$83,839 median income, 2.7% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$492,400 home value, $1,461/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

215 violent crimes/100K (43% below avg)

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $83,839

12% higher than US avg

Home Value $492,400

75% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 215/100K

43% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 32.8%

3% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,461

26% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 27.1%

16% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.7%

25% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.9%

28% lower than US avg

How Ferndale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population15,447

Median Age33.6 yrs

Density2,145/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 75%

Veterans7.7%

Economy

Median Income$83,839

Per Capita$37,688

Unemployment2.7%

Poverty8.9%

County GDP$4,664M

Commute23 min

Housing

Home Value$492,400

Rent$1,461

Ownership66.1%

Zillow$608,145

Housing Units5,624

Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

Violent215/100K

Property2,888/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault143/100K

Burglary541/100K

Health

Obesity27.1%

Uninsured8.7%

Smoking11.5%

Depression29.7%

Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI28 (Good)

Rain34.7 in/yr

Sunny Days248/yr

Elevation44 ft (13 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+32.8%

High School+94.0%

Graduate+13.1%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%

Commute23 min

Broadband93.0%

EV Stations95

Libraries6

Is Ferndale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ferndale receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ferndale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ferndale is $83,839, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ferndale is $492,400, making it a premium housing market at 75% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,461 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Ferndale is below the national average at 215 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,888 per 100,000, 47% above the national average.

Education

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Ferndale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Ferndale has a population of 15,447 with a density of 2,145 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.2% female and 47.8% male. The city is predominantly White (74.7%), with 3.5% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 80.4% of residents, while 19.6% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 12.1% of residents have a disability. 90.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

15,447

Total Population

2,145

People / sq mi

33.6yrs

Median Age

14% below US avg

2.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%

Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Ferndale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 80.4%

2% above US avg

Spanish 19.6%

46% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ferndale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ferndale is $83,839, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,688. The average weekly wage is $1,133, 21% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants. The cost of living index is 107, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 11.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ferndale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$83,839
	12% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$37,688
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,133
IRS Avg AGI	$92,592
Gini Index	0.424 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	25% below US avg
Poverty Rate	8.9%
	28% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,142
County GDP	$4,664M

Business (County)

Restaurants	163
Healthcare	188
Retail	230
Manufacturing	71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,447
	84% above US avg
Cost of Living	107.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.6 min
Drive Alone	80.9%
Public Transit	1.5%
Work from Home	11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Ferndale is $492,400, 75% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $608,145, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.2% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,461 (26% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,180 for a one-bedroom to $1,472 for a two-bedroom apartment. 66.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,624 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1995. The average annual property tax is $6,447 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 33.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$492,400
	75% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$608,145
Median List Price	$660,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$660,000
$/Sq Ft	$354
Homes Sold	12
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.2%
Price Drops	16.7%
Inventory	42

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,461
	26% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,078
Rent Burden	33.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,082
1 Bedroom	$1,180
2 Bedrooms	$1,472
3 Bedrooms	$2,003
4 Bedrooms	$2,351

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	66.1%
Owner-Occupied	66.1%
Renter-Occupied	33.9%
Housing Units	5,624
Median Year Built	1995

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,447
	84% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.31%

In Ferndale, 27.1% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.8% of residents, below the national average. 26.1% have high blood pressure. 11.5% are current smokers. 18.8% report binge drinking. 17.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 29.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.6% experience frequent mental distress. 8.7% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,242. The dentist ratio is 1:1,312. 82.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.6 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-23)

PM2.5

4.8

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

6.1

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

2.3

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

100.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

2.2

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

119.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Ferndale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	27.1%
	16% below US avg
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart Disease	4.8%
High Blood Pressure	26.1%
Asthma	10.8%
COPD	4.8%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.5%
	18% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.8%
Physical Inactivity	17.1%
Depression	29.7%
Mental Distress	18.6%
Physical Distress	12.7%
Short Sleep	30.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.7%
Uninsured	8.7%
	1% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,242
Dentists	1:1,312
Mental Health	1:305
Checkup Rate	68.6%
Dental Visits	65.4%
Premature Death	5,965/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.6/10
Exercise Access	82.7%
Healthcare Facilities	188

Ferndale has a violent crime rate of 215 per 100,000 residents, 43% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 143.2 per 100,000, robbery at 23.9, rape at 47.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,888 per 100,000, 47% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,292, burglary at 541, vehicle theft at 56 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Ferndale receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Ferndale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	214.8/100K
	43% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	47.7/100K
Robbery	23.9/100K
Assault	143.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,888.3/100K
	47% above US avg
Burglary	541.1/100K
Theft	2,291.5/100K
Vehicle Theft	55.7/100K
Arson	8.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	287
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Ferndale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 44 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	51.2°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	44 ft (13 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density	2,145/sq mi
Coordinates	48.8526°N, 122.5886°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Island County County
Nearest Airport	Bellingham International (BLI) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Wettest Month (Nov) 7.36"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	36.8 / 100
Community Resilience	80.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

508 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 3, 1996	8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington	M5.4	132 km
Apr 14, 1990	4 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M5.0	31 km
Jun 23, 1997	2 km NE of Enetai, Washington	M4.9	140 km
Feb 21, 2025	28 km W of Squamish, Canada	M4.8	116 km
Apr 25, 2003	26 km W of Brinnon, Washington	M4.8	140 km
Jan 30, 2009	6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington	M4.7	119 km
Jul 12, 2019	2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington	M4.6	117 km
Mar 3, 2025	2025 Orcas Island, Washington	M4.5	31 km
Jun 24, 1997	19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada	M4.4	87 km
Apr 2, 1990	2 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.3	29 km
Feb 19, 1991	31 km E of Squamish, Canada	M4.3	94 km
Sep 21, 2002	9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington	M4.1	57 km
Apr 3, 1990	3 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	30 km
Apr 14, 1990	2 km ESE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	30 km
Sep 26, 2024	12 km E of Saanichton, Canada	M4.0	57 km
Dec 27, 2012	12 km E of North Saanich, Canada	M4.0	53 km
Jul 1, 2009	4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington	M4.0	73 km
Jun 27, 1997	3 km SW of Bainbridge Island, Washington	M3.9	139 km
Mar 6, 2025	14 km SW of Blyn, Washington	M3.9	111 km
Jul 24, 2011	21 km W of Brinnon, Washington	M3.9	135 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

5 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 13, 1986	EF2	81 km	0
Nov 24, 1970	EF2	89 km	0
May 18, 2005	EF1	77 km	0
Jun 5, 2004	EF0	74 km	0
Apr 27, 2004	EF0	32 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK	Meteorological	38.0 m	—	80 km
1891	WASHINGTON	Eruption + Earthquake	2.4 m	—	116 km
1820	CAMANO ISLAND, WA	Meteorological	—	—	90 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (57 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Baker	Stratovolcano(es)	3,285 m (10,778 ft)	1880	57 km
Garibaldi	Stratovolcano	2,678 m (8,786 ft)	-8060	115 km
Garibaldi Lake	Volcanic field	2,316 m (7,598 ft)	Unknown	124 km
Glacier Peak	Stratovolcano	3,213 m (10,541 ft)	1700	136 km
Cayley Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	2,375 m (7,792 ft)	Unknown	150 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	COPPER LAKE	3,825	86 km
2022	BRUSH CREEK 2	3,186	88 km
2022	SILESIA	2,737	79 km
2022	LITTLE CHILL	2,242	84 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,174	93 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	6.3 in
February	41°F (5°C)	4.7 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.2 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
July	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
October	51°F (10°C)	4.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	7.4 in	Wettest
December	37°F (3°C)	6.4 in	Coldest

Ferndale has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Ferndale is located in Island County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. 13.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 56.8% of the vote, a 16.6-point margin. 93.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 95 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 188 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%

D 56.8%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	287
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	32.8%
	3% below US avg
High School+	94.0%
Graduate Degree+	13.1%
School Test Score	5.73

B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	2,145/sq mi
Total Area	2.8 sq mi
County	Island County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.0%
Avg Download Speed	128.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	32.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	95
Alt Fuel Stations	96
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	188
Restaurants	163
Retail Stores	230

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.6 min
Drive Alone	80.9%
Public Transit	1.5%
Work from Home	11.2%

Average costs for common services in Ferndale. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$268 ($161–$428)
Specialist Visit	$375 ($214–$589)
Urgent Care Visit	$214 ($107–$375)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,354 ($856–$5,350)
Dental Cleaning	$139 ($80–$214)
Dental Filling	$268 ($161–$428)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$48 ($27–$80)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$80 ($54–$128)
Brake Pad Replacement	$321 ($161–$535)
Tire Rotation	$43 ($21–$80)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$642 ($428–$1,070)
Battery Replacement	$214 ($107–$375)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$107 ($64–$161)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$96 ($54–$150)
HVAC Repair	$428 ($161–$856)
HVAC System Install	$7,490 ($4,280–$12,840)
Roof Repair	$1,070 ($428–$2,140)
Roof Replacement	$9,630 ($5,885–$16,050)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,605 ($535–$3,745)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,050 ($5,350–$32,100)
DUI Defense	$5,350 ($2,140–$10,700)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,605 ($856–$3,210)
Will Preparation	$535 ($214–$1,070)
Trust Preparation	$2,675 ($1,070–$5,350)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$48)
Women's Haircut	$59 ($32–$107)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$161 ($80–$268)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$48)
Pedicure	$43 ($27–$70)
Massage (1 Hour)	$86 ($54–$139)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.39 ($3.21–$5.89)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.75 ($2.68–$5.35)
Loaf of Bread	$4.07 ($2.68–$5.89)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.82 ($3.21–$6.96)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.89 ($4.28–$8.03)
Rice (per lb)	$1.07 ($0.64–$1.93)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$150 ($86–$268)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$75 ($32–$161)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$75 ($43–$128)
Internet (Monthly)	$75 ($43–$107)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$70 ($32–$107)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$91 ($54–$161)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$214 ($80–$535)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,140 ($1,284–$3,745)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$75 ($32–$139)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.56–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$107 ($32–$268)
Driver's License Renewal	$32 ($16–$80)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,284 ($642–$2,675)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,070 ($535–$2,140)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$428 ($214–$749)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$107)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,070 ($428–$2,675)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,375 ($5,350–$32,100)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$64 ($32–$107)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$107 ($54–$214)
Dog Grooming	$64 ($32–$107)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$43 ($21–$80)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$321 ($161–$535)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$214 ($107–$428)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,571
Toddler	$1,257
Preschool	$1,257
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,194
Toddler	$1,013
Preschool	$1,013

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Island County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services	2,269	172	$29,322	1.37
Retail Trade	2,200	184	$40,823	1.21
Health Care & Social Assistance	2,122	178	$48,025	0.81
Construction	1,260	339	$62,068	1.31
Professional & Technical Services	1,030	290	$124,267	0.81
Other Services	818	202	$44,708	1.49
Manufacturing	704	65	$62,560	0.47
Educational Services	473	53	$34,891	1.25
Arts & Entertainment	398	49	$25,706	1.30
Finance & Insurance	343	92	$121,470	0.46
Real Estate	298	78	$44,146	1.05
Wholesale Trade	262	72	$77,199	0.36
Information & Technology	252	53	$92,992	0.74
Transportation & Warehousing	121	20	$54,586	0.16
Utilities	81	13	$102,058	1.17

Schools in Ferndale

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Ferndale High School	High	1,323	70	18.9:1
Vista Middle School	Middle	572	35	16.3:1
Skyline Elementary School	Elementary	454	29	15.7:1
Eagleridge Elementary	Elementary	452	32	14.1:1
Horizon Middle School	Middle	449	30	15.0:1
Cascadia Elementary	Elementary	429	31	13.8:1
Central Elementary	Elementary	311	23	13.5:1
Ferndale Virtual Academy	Other	97	0	—

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Radio Stations near Ferndale

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC (CA)	13 languages, multicultural	AAC+ 32 kbps
SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 (CA)	abbotsford, punjab	AAC 96 kbps
Anacortes Music Project	—	MP3 128 kbps
KARI-AM 550	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
Praise 106.5	christian contemporary	MP3 64 kbps
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC (CA)	campus radio, university radio	MP3
RED FM (CA)	media discussion, punjabi	AAC+ 32 kbps

Campgrounds Near Ferndale

29 campgrounds found near Ferndale.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Alouette Campground	—	—	Free
Alouette Groupsite	—	—	Free
Cabbage Island Campsite (BCMT) [CLOSED]	—	—	Free
Camp Coyote Outdoor Group Campsite	—	—	Free
Camp Elkgrove	—	—	Free
Camp Sumas	—	—	Free
East Beach Marine Campround	—	—	Free
Edgewater Bar Campground	—	—	Free
Gold Creek Campground	—	—	Free
Golden Ears Groupsite	—	—	Free
Hazelmere RV Park & Campground	—	—	Free
Lower Kearsley Creek Recreation Site	—	—	Free
Lower Kearsley Creek Recreation Site Equestrian Campsite	—	—	Free
Moyer Creek Marine Campsite	—	—	Free
Muskrat Meadows	—	—	Free
North Beach Campground	—	—	Free
North Twin Campground	—	—	Free
Raven's Nest Outdoor Group Campsite	—	—	Free
Raven's Nest Outdoor Group Campsite	—	—	Free
Rock Creek Recreation Site	—	—	Free
Rocky Point Recreation Site	—	—	Free
Rolley Lake Campground	—	—	Free
Sapperton Dyke	—	—	Free
Sayres Lake Recreation Site	—	—	Free
South Sayres Group Site	—	—	Free
Stave Island Dispersed Site	—	—	Free
Sun Valley Trout Park	—	—	Free
The Narrows Marine Campsite	—	—	Free
Woodlands Groupsite	—	—	Free

National Parks Near Ferndale

194 national parks and monuments found near Ferndale.

Park	Type	Fee
131B - Greenbelt		Free
34G - Greenbelt		Free
42B - Greenbelt		Free
77G - Tot-Lot		Free
Adams Road Park		Free
Alice Lake Provincial Park		Free
Annieville Lions Park		Free
Apodaca Provincial Park		Free
Arbutus Park		Free
Aspen Park		Free
Bakerview Park		Free
Bamberton Provincial Park		Free
Barry Mather Park		Free
Bay Ridge Park		Free
Bay View	State Park	Free
Bayview Park		Free
Bear Creek Park		Free
Bear Creek Park		Free
Bear Creek Recreation Site		Free
Beaver Creek Heights Park		Free
Beaver Creek Park		Free
Beaver Point Provincial Park		Free
Bell Park		Free
Bellhouse Provincial Park		Free
Berkshire Park		Free
Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre Park		Free
Birch Bay	State Park	Free
Blackie Spit Park		Free
Blackie Spit Park		Free
Bodega Ridge Provincial Park		Free
Bonaccord Park		Free
Boothroyd Park		Free
Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park		Free
Briarwood Park		Free
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park		Free
Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park		Free
Burrows Island	State Park	Free
Cama Beach	State Park	Free
Camano Island	State Park	Free
Cascade Peninsula Recreation Site		Free
Cedar Grove Park		Free
Chantrell Creek Park		Free
Chilliwack River Provincial Park		Free
Claude Harvie Park		Free
Clayton Park		Free
Clover Ridge Park		Free
Cloverdale Athletic Park		Free
Cloverdale Ball Park		Free
Colebrook Park		Free
Collinson Point Provincial Park		Free
Cory Drive Park		Free
Cougar Creek Park		Free
Crescent Park		Free
Cultus Lake Provincial Park		Free
Cypress Provincial Park		Free
Cypress Provincial Park		Free
Darts Hill Garden Park		Free
Davis Lake Provincial Park		Free
Deception Pass	State Park	Free
Delta View Park		Free
Delview Park		Free
Dionisio Point Provincial Park		Free
Discovery Island Marine Provincial Park		Free
Dominion Park		Free
Don Christian Park		Free
Double Bluff State Park	State Park	Free
Douglas Park		Free
Dugualla	State Park	Free
East View Park		Free
Ebey's Landing	State Park	Free
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve	National Historical Reserve	Free
Everett Jetty	State Park	Free
F.H. Barber Provincial Park		Free
Fergus Watershed Biodiversity Preserve		Free
Ferry Island Provincial Park		Free
Fort Casey	State Park	Free
Fort Ebey	State Park	Free
Fort Flagler	State Park	Free
Fort Langley National Historic Site		Free
Fort Townsend	State Park	Free
Fort Worden	State Park	Free
Francis Lake Harrison Recreation Site		Free
Frank Hurt Park		Free
Fun Fun Park		Free
Goldstream Provincial Park		Free
Goodrich Place Park		Free
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park		Free
Grace Lake Recreation Site		Free
Green Timbers Urban Forest		Free
Greenaway Park		Free
Guildford Heights Park		Free
Gunderson Park		Free
Hale Creek Recreation Site		Free
Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park		Free
Hayle Place Park		Free
Hazelnut Meadows Community Park		Free
Hellings Park		Free
Hi-Knoll Park		Free
Hjorth Road Park		Free
Holland Park		Free
Huff Boulevard Park		Free
Huntington Park		Free
Indian Arm Provincial Park		Free
Jessie Lee Park		Free
Joe Brown Park		Free
John Dean Park		Free
John Oliver Park		Free
John Tompson Park		Free
John Tompson Park		Free
Johnston Heights Park		Free
Joseph Whidbey	State Park	Free
Kabaddi Park		Free
Kilby Provincial Park		Free
Kinney Point	State Park	Free
Kukutali Preserve State Park Heritage Site	State Park	Free
Kwomais Point Park		Free
Laronde Park		Free
Larrabee	State Park	Free
Lionel Courchene Park		Free
Long Island Bay Recreation Site		Free
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park		Free
Mackie Park		Free
McKenzie Park		Free
McKitrick Park		Free
Meagan Anne MacDougall Park		Free
Meridian By The Sea Park		Free
Miller Peninsula	State Park	Free
Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park		Free
Mount Erskine Provincial Park		Free
Mount Maxwell Provincial Park		Free
Mount Pilchuck	State Park	Free
Mud Bay Park		Free
Murrin Provincial Park		Free
Mystery Bay	State Park	Free
Newton Athletic Park		Free
Nichol Estates Park		Free
North Ridge Park		Free
Ocean Cliff Park		Free
Panorama Park		Free
Peace Arch	State Park	Free
Peace Arch Provincial Park		Free
Peter Pan Park		Free
Pinecone Burke Provincial Park		Free
Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park		Free
Point Hannon	State Park	Free
Porteau Cove Provincial Park		Free
Possession Point	State Park	Free
Provinceton Park		Free
Puss in Boots Park		Free
Queen Mary Park		Free
Rasar	State Park	Free
Rockport	State Park	Free
Rolley Lake Provincial Park		Free
Rothschild House	State Park	Free
Royal Kwantlen Park		Free
Ruckle Provincial Park		Free
Saddlebag Island	State Park	Free
San Juan Island National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Sasquatch Provincial Park		Free
Sayres Lake Recreation Site		Free
Senator Reid Park		Free
Sequim Bay	State Park	Free
Shannon Falls Provincial Park		Free
Sir Thomas Lipton Park		Free
South Whidbey	State Park	Free
Southmere Village Park		Free
Spectacle Lake Provincial Park		Free
Stawamus Chief Protected Area		Free
Stawamus Chief Provincial Park		Free
Sullivan Heights Park		Free
Sunbury Park		Free
Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park		Free
Sunrise Lake Recreation Site		Free
Sunrise Ridge Park		Free
Sunshine Hills Park		Free
Tamanawis Park		Free
Tantalus Provincial Park		Free
Todd Crescent Park		Free
Tom Binnie Park		Free
Twenty Mile Bay Recreation Site		Free
Useless Bay State Park Property	State Park	Free
WA State Parks Northwest	State Park	Free
Wade Road Park		Free
Wallace Falls	State Park	Free
Wallace Island Marine Provincial Park		Free
Ware Park		Free
Watson Park		Free
Weaver Lake Recreation Site		Free
Westview Park		Free
Whalley Reservoir Park		Free
William Beagle Park		Free
Wolf Lake Recreation Site		Free
Wolfe Property	State Park	Free
Wood Lake Recreation Site		Free

Trails Near Ferndale

11 trails found near Ferndale.

Trail	Miles	Hike	Bike	Horse
Marsh Pond Loop	—	—	—	—
Chadsey Lake Trail	—	—	—	—
Dewdney Grind South	—	—	—	—
Dewdney Grind North	—	—	—	—
Steelhead Falls Trail	—	—	—	—
Hoover Lake Trail	—	—	—	—
79 Grind Trail	—	—	—	—
The Trans Canada Trail	—	—	—	—
Bridle Trail	—	—	—	—
Diez Vistas Trail	—	—	—	—
Lakeview Trail	—	—	—	—

Museums in Ferndale

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
WHATCOM MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	250 FLORA ST	3607788930	$890,299
WHATCOM MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		3607788930	$890,299
WHATCOM MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART	GENERAL MUSEUM		3607788930	$890,299
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF RADIO AND ELECTRICITY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		3607383886	$155,883
FERNDALE FOSSIL COMPANY	GENERAL MUSEUM		3603844209	$152,326
LUMMI ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	3560 SUNRISE ROAD P O BOX 158	3607587997	$151,837
WASHINGTON ART CONSORTIUM	ART MUSEUM	516 HIGH STREET MS 9068	3606502234	$117,823
LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		3603543675	$106,058
NORTHWEST DISCOVERY PROJECT	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		3606712431	$67,444
DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIME	GENERAL MUSEUM			$28,916
WHATCOM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$23,203
OLD SETTLERS ASSOCIATION OF WHATCOM COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$22,118
BELLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	800 CORNWALL AVENUE	3605924112
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM NORTHWEST	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
FAIRHAVEN HISTORICAL DISTRICT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3607381574
FERNDALE HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2004 CHERRY STREET	3603846461
HILL HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2093696073
LUMMI INDIAN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3603842246
SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SPANEL PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		3606503000
SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION	GENERAL MUSEUM	1312 BAY ST
THEBELLINGHAM RAILWAY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		3603937540
VIKING UNION GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3606506534
WESTERN GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
WESTERN GALLERY & OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COLLECTION	ART MUSEUM		2066503963
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		3606503000
WHATCOM MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum
Canadian Museum of Flight
Nature House at Red Barn
White Rock Museum & Archives
White Rock Museum & Archives

Libraries in Ferndale

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WHATCOM COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM	5205 NORTHWEST DRIVE	840,298
BELLINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY	210 CENTRAL AVE	830,909
Brookswood Library
FVRL: Aldergrove Library
FVRL: Murrayville Library
Semiahmoo Library
Semiahmoo Library
White Rock Library

Farmers Markets in Ferndale

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bellingham Farmers Market	1207 10th Street	06/06/2018 to 08/29/2018	Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Ferndale Farmers Market	Riverwalk Park
Hop Loi Market and BBQ House
Lynden Farmers Market	4th and Grover Street at Centennial Park	06/01/2019 to 09/28/2019	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
White Rock Farmers' Market

Hotels in Ferndale

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orca Inn Suites

Silver Reef Casino Resort

Super 8 by Wyndham Bellingham Airport/Ferndale

Restaurants in Ferndale

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL's Downtown Diner

BelleWood Acres

Cedars

Chihuahua Family Mexican Resteraunt

Curry House

Dimitri's Restaurant & Lounge

El Nopal

Haan's Tandoor & Bar

Hilltop Restaurant & Catering

Luxe Thai Cuisine

Oyiso Teriyaki

Sabor Latino

The Score

The Score Sports Bar & Grill

Westside Pizza

Cafes in Ferndale

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Toffee and Gifts

Cruisin Coffee

MugShots Espresso

Starbucks

Woods Coffee

Clinics in Ferndale

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferndale Family Medical Center

Unity Care NW - North Whatcom

Dentists in Ferndale

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentistry with Smiles

Ferndale Dental

Premier Dental Center

Veterinaries in Ferndale

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferndale Veterinary Hospital

Bus Stations in Ferndale

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferndale Station and Park & Ride

Gas Stations in Ferndale

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arco

Chevron

Express Lane Fuel

Lummi Mini-Mart/Gas Station

Meridian Supermart

Pilot

Shell

Starvin' Sam's 76

Banks in Ferndale

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banner Bank

First Fed

Peoples Bank

Us Bank

WaFd

Wells Fargo

Gyms in Ferndale

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Locker Room Fitness

Thrivent

Golf Courses in Ferndale

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sandy Point Golf

Breweries in Ferndale

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
3 Dogs Brewing
3 Dogs Brewing
Aslan Brewing Company	sign, services, manufacture, contractor, electric, Brewers, contractors, construction	1330 N Forest St	3606710771, 3607782088	Visit
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen	Restaurant, Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries	601 W Holly St	3607523377	Visit
Copper Kettle Wine & Beer
Frank & Stein Dogs & Draft	American, Hot Dogs, Ferndale, WA, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Ferndale Brewers, (1), , wholesale, ma	2030 Main St	3603830707
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Gruff Brewing	Brewers	104 E Maple St	3607340115
Kulshan Brewing Co	Brewers	2238 James St	3603895348, 3607339135	Visit
Kulshan K2	Brewery Roosevelt	1537 Kentucky St
Loudmouth Brewing
Old Abbey Ales
Pedal Party Nw	City Tours, Brewery Tours, Bike Tours, Tours, Outdoor Activities, Food & Drink, More	501 Meador St	13602250822
Samson Estates Winery	Brewers, Wineries	1861 Van Dyk Rd	3609667787	Visit
Temple Bar The	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants	306 W Champion St		Visit
The Beer Shack
Wander Brewing	Beer Makers Equipment & Supplies, Brewers	1807 Dean Ave	3606476152	Visit
Wheels and Wine	Brewery Tours, Wine Tours & Tastings, Tours, Food & Drink	6224 Malloy Ave	13602241016
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Ferndale

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Mt Seymour	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Grouse Mountain	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Sasquatch Mountain Resort	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Cypress Mountain	—	—	$0	—	—	—

Pharmacies in Ferndale

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
HAGGEN	1815 MAIN STREET	360-380-7210
RITE AID - 6452	5655 3RD AVENUE	360-384-1551
WALGREENS - 7782	1901 MAIN STREET	360-384-7658

EV Charging Stations in Ferndale

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Haven Design Workshop	5828 2nd Ave	EV Connect	1		J1772	private

Cell Towers in Ferndale

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
6065 Kickerville Road (11408)	LTOWER	63
6065 Kickerville Road (11408)	LTOWER	63
1878 PATRICK LANE (44181)	MTOWER	53
1878 PATRICK LANE (44181)	MTOWER	53
3595 SUNRISE RD (11356)	LTOWER	51
3595 SUNRISE RD (11356)	LTOWER	51
DNR PROPERTY-SOUTH LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN (59914)	LTOWER	49
DNR PROPERTY-SOUTH LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN (59914)	LTOWER	49
DNR PROPERTY-SOUTH LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN (59914)	LTOWER	49
DNR PROPERTY-SOUTH LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN (59914)	LTOWER	49
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)	MTOWER	45
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)	MTOWER	45
8976 Double Ditch Road (110278)	MTOWER	38
8976 Double Ditch Road (110278)	MTOWER	38

Fire Stations in Ferndale

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Whatcom County Fire Protection District Number 7	2020 Washington ST	Mostly volunteer			360-384-0303

Power Plants Near Ferndale

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
FERNDALE GENERATING STATION	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE	221112	-122.7	OP

Bridges in Ferndale

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1955	906	24,031	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1971	897	24,031	F
Slab	Concrete	1972	32	23,900	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1968	265	21,793	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1950	429	21,350	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1963	133	17,069	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1963	133	17,069	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1957	246	12,802	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1900	104	11,365	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	263	8,521	F
Slab	Concrete	1920	126	5,592	F
Slab	Concrete	1935	83	4,900	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1972	369	4,737	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	319	3,000	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1969	57	1,316	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1924	38	1,192	F
Slab	Concrete	1933	61	961	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1933	31	887	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1986	80	441	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1997	82	284	G

Amtrak Stations in Ferndale

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Bellingham, WA	401 Harris Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Ferndale

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BP CHERRY POINT REFINERY	4519 GRANDVIEW RD	WHATCOM
CONOCOPHILLIPS CO FERNDALE REFINERY	3901 UNICK RD	WHATCOM
CONOCOPHILLIPS CO FERNDALE REFINERY	3901 UNICK RD	WHATCOM
PSE ENCOGEN NW GENERATING FACILITY	915 CORNWALL AVE	WHATCOM
TENASKA WASHINGTON PARTNERS, L.P.	177 TELEGRAPH ROAD NO. 679	WHATCOM

Airports Near Ferndale

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Vancouver International Airport	YVR	Large Airport
Abbotsford International Airport	YXX	Medium Airport
Arlington Municipal Airport	—	Medium Airport
Bellingham International Airport	BLI	Medium Airport
Boundary Bay Airport	YDT	Medium Airport
Friday Harbor Airport	FRD	Medium Airport
Langley Airport	YLY	Medium Airport
Orcas Island Airport	ESD	Medium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)	NUW	Medium Airport
Acme Field	—	Small Airport
AJ Eisenberg Airport	ODW	Small Airport
Allan Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Anacortes Airport	OTS	Small Airport
Arrowhead Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Barker Airport	—	Small Airport
Bayview Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Becker's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Blakely Island Airport	BYW	Small Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone	—	Small Airport
Blue Heron Field	—	Small Airport
Blue Ribbon Airport	—	Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport	—	Small Airport
Butler Field	—	Small Airport
Camano Island Airfield	—	Small Airport
Center Island Airport	CWS	Small Airport
Chilliwack Airport	YCW	Small Airport
Clam Harbor Airport	—	Small Airport
Coupeville Airpark	—	Small Airport
Coupeville Nolf Airport	—	Small Airport
Crane Island Airstrip	CKR	Small Airport
Crow Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Cutty Field	—	Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Decatur /Jones/ Airport	—	Small Airport
Decatur Shores Airport	DTR	Small Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park	—	Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport	—	Small Airport
Friday West Airport	—	Small Airport
Frontier Airpark	—	Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport	—	Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
J C's Airport	—	Small Airport
Kendall Airstrip	—	Small Airport
King Airport	—	Small Airport
Lopez Island Airport	LPS	Small Airport
Lynden Airport	—	Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Ferndale

11 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Abbotsford Police Department
Blaine Border Patrol Station	1580 H Street
CBP Bellingham Border Patrol Station	1431 Sunset Avenue
Langley RCMP
Langley RCMP (Aldergrove CPO)
Langley RCMP (Brookswood)
Lynden Police Department	203 19th Street
South Surrey - District 5 Community Police Office
South Surrey - District 5 Community Police Office
Western Washington University Police Department
White Rock RCMP

Grocery Stores in Ferndale

21 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven 20938d	Convenience Store	2090 Main St
Axton Northwest Market	Convenience Store	5692 Northwest Dr
Benson Market	Convenience Store	2254 Douglas Road
Carniceria El Chapin	Grocery Store	1863 Main St
CVS Pharmacy 11661	Other	5655 3rd Ave
Dollar Tree 3924	Other	1859 Main St
Edaleen Dairy	Convenience Store	5905 Portal Way
Ferndale Arco	Convenience Store	1811 Main St
Ferndale Asian Grocery Corporation	Convenience Store	2044 Main St
FERNDALE EXPRESS LANE #248	Convenience Store	1846 Main St
Ferndale Grocery Outlet 275	Super Store	1750 Labounty Dr
Ferndale Mini Market	Convenience Store	2085 Main St
Haggen 3493	Supermarket	1815 Main St
India Fiji Supermarket	Grocery Store	6160 Portal Way
Lummi Mini Mart	Convenience Store	4884 Haxton Way
Papa Murphy's WA-143	Specialty Store	1730 Labounty Dr
Pilot Travel Center 583	Convenience Store	5670 Barrett Rd
Portal Way Station	Convenience Store	6000 Portal Way
Quick E Mart	Convenience Store	6105 Portal Way
Starvin Sams 19	Convenience Store	3310 Slater Rd
Walgreens 7782	Other	1901 Main St

Treatment Centers in Ferndale

11 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Ctr - WCHS Inc	Substance Abuse	360-450-5025
Catholic Community Services - Recovery Center/Bellingham	Substance Abuse	360-676-2187
Compass Health - Whatcom	Mental Health	800-457-9303
Compass Health - Whatcom Triage Center	Mental Health	800-457-9303
Lake Whatcom Residential and - Treatment Center Outpatient	Both	360-676-6000
Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt Ctr	Substance Abuse	360-676-6000 x303
Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt Ctr - Baker Creek Co Occurring RTF	Both	360-676-6000 x360
Sea Mar Behavioral Health - Visions Female Youth Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	360-647-4266
Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Whatcom County	Both	360-734-5458
Synergy Rehab
the Apollo Clinic

DOL Wage Violations in Ferndale

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $12,870 in back wages owed to 28 employees.

Violations

$12,870

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Bingo 262	—	—	98248	—	1	$5,976	$5,976	1
Willands Tech Auto	—	—	98248	—	1	$2,612	$1,306	2
MANAGEMENT SERVICES NORTHWEST	—	—	98248	Janitorial Services	1	$2,163	$541	4
Wikkiser dba Bellair Charters	—	—	98248	—	1	$1,367	$105	13
Coast Insulation, LLC	—	—	98248	—	1	$470	$67	7
Super 8 Hotel	—	Wyndham Hotels	98248	—	1	$282	$282	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ferndale

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CASCADE CONNECTIONS FOUNDATION	B0X 3174
CHRISTIAN ART FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL	6826 DAFFODIL TER
CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH	PO BOX 546
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH OF FERNDALE	2060 WASHINGTON ST
FAITH BIBLE COMMUNITY CHURCH FBCC	PO BOX 3121
FERNDALE ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE	PO BOX 1843
FERNDALE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 1149
JESUS CHRIST CHIEF CORNERSTONE MINISTRY	4534 HAXTON WAY
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferndale

What is the population of Ferndale?

Ferndale has a population of 15,447 residents and is located in Washington. The population density is 2,145 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

Is Ferndale expensive to live in?

Ferndale is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 107 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $83,839, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $492,400 (75% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,461 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Ferndale safe?

Ferndale is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 215 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,888 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ferndale receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ferndale?

Ferndale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.

How is the job market in Ferndale?

The job market in Ferndale is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,133. There are 2,142 business establishments in the area, including 163 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 11.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ferndale?

The median home value in Ferndale is $492,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $608,145. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,461. Fair market rent is $1,180 for a 1-bedroom and $1,472 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 66.1%. The average annual property tax is $6,447.

How are the schools in Ferndale?

Schools in Ferndale score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 32.8% of adults in Ferndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. 13.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ferndale?

The obesity rate in Ferndale is 27.1% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.5% of adults are smokers. 17.1% are physically inactive. 29.7% of residents report depression. 8.7% lack health insurance. 82.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,242.

What is transportation like in Ferndale?

The average commute in Ferndale is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.9% of workers drive alone to work, 1.5% use public transit, and 11.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ferndale?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale is 74.7% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino. 80.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 19.6% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are military veterans. 12.1% of residents have a disability. 90.7% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Marietta-Alderwood, WA 3,569 pop · 4.7 mi Birch Bay, WA 11,103 pop · 8.6 mi Bellingham, WA 92,367 pop · 8.7 mi Lynden, WA 16,025 pop · 9.1 mi Geneva, WA 2,200 pop · 11.2 mi Everson, WA 2,989 pop · 11.4 mi Blaine, WA 5,982 pop · 11.8 mi Douglas, BC 3,896 pop · 12.3 mi Nooksack, WA 1,547 pop · 13.4 mi Sudden Valley, WA 6,963 pop · 14.3 mi White Rock, BC 21,939 pop · 14.9 mi Aldergrove, BC 12,363 pop · 15.2 mi Brookswood, BC 13,336 pop · 15.2 mi Aldergrove East, BC 3,491 pop · 15.3 mi

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