Ferndale SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Ferndale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ferndale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ferndale is 118 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ferndale is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ferndale is $335,249.
The median income in Ferndale is $94,948.
Ferndale's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ferndale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ferndale | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 144 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ferndale, MD Weather
The average high in Ferndale is 65.4° and the average low is 47.0°.
There are 75.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.8 inches of precipitation each year with 13.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ferndale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ferndale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ferndale
The current population in Ferndale is 17,529. The population has increased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,529 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 17,076 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 16,669 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 17,113 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 17,732 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 17,208 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 17,455 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 17,627 | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 18,439 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 18,612 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 18,577 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 17,949 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 17,517 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 17,107 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 17,104 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ferndale
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Ferndale is:
50.5% White with 8,853 White residents.
23.5% African American with 4,128 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 103 American Indian residents.
4.4% Asian with 768 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 135 Other residents.
7.3% Two Or More with 1,285 Two Or More residents.
12.9% Hispanic with 2,257 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ferndale | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.5% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.5% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ferndale
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Ferndale is 51.3% female with 8,991 female residents.
Ferndale is 48.7% male with 8,538 male residents.
| Gender | Ferndale | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ferndale for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Ferndale completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Ferndale completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Ferndale completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Ferndale completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Ferndale completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Ferndale completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Ferndale completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Ferndale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ferndale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ferndale | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ferndale, Maryland
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4.5% of households in Ferndale earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Ferndale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Ferndale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Ferndale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in Ferndale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.1% of households in Ferndale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.2% of households in Ferndale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.3% of households in Ferndale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in Ferndale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.1% of households in Ferndale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ferndale | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.2% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.3% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
