At a Glance
Median Income
$62,096
$50,209 per capita
Home Value
$225,400
Zillow: $410,491
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.4%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
10.3% smoking rate
How Ferrysburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ferrysburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ferrysburg a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ferrysburg residents earn a median household income of $62,096 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,209. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,888 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferrysburg is $225,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,491. Median rent is $1,482/month, with 22.9% 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 1980.
Education
50.4% of adults in Ferrysburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferrysburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,949
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,096
Per Capita$50,209
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$21,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,482
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$410,491
Housing Units1,707
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation594 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+26.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Ferrysburg was founded in 1963.
The median home in Ferrysburg was built in 1980.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.