At a Glance
Median Income
$83,839
$37,688 per capita
Home Value
$492,400
Zillow: $613,332
Median Rent
$1,461/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
1,620/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
11.5% 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
3.0 / 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 $83,839 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,688. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferndale is $492,400 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $613,332. Median rent is $1,461/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Ferndale reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,620/100K.
Education
32.8% of adults in Ferndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferndale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,447
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density2,145/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.2%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,839
Per Capita$37,688
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B
Home Value$492,400
Rent$1,461
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$613,332
Housing Units5,624
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property1,620/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation44 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations95
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Ferndale was founded in 1872.
The median home in Ferndale was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
14.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.