Ferndale, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

20,139

Unemployment

2.9%

Poverty

9.9%

Median Home

$178,400

Median Income

$77,100

Median Rent

$1,032

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Ferndale SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

8.5

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Ferndale, MI Crime Report

360
Total Crimes

1,795.7
Total Crimes / 100k People

-23.46%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Ferndale / 100k People	Michigan / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	360	1,795.7	1,838.9	2,346.0

Violent Crime	51	254.4	478.0	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	7.6	6.5
Robbery	8	39.9	44.5	73.9
Aggravated Assault	41	204.5	365.1	279.7
Property Crime	309	1,541.3	1,360.9	1,958.2
Burglary	33	164.6	233.1	314.2
Larceny	228	1,137.3	943.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	48	239.4	184.5	246.0

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Ferndale, MI Cost Of Living

94
Ferndale's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Ferndale	Michigan	National Average
Overall	94	91	100

Services	108	95	100
Groceries	98	90	100
Health	95	96	100
Housing	72	76	100
Transportation	106	101	100
Utilities	98	103	100

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Ferndale, MI Photos

Source: Wikipedia User Stanthejeep at English Wi | GFDL

Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL

Rankings for Ferndale in Michigan

Ranks #37 in Richest Cities In Michigan

Ranks #39 in Best Places To Live In Michigan

Ranks #68 in Safest Places In Michigan

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Population over time in Ferndale

Year	Population	% Change
2020	20,139	-0.4%
2019	20,211	0.3%
2018	20,159	-0.0%
2017	20,167	0.0%
2016	20,160	0.3%
2015	20,102	0.1%
2014	20,073	0.1%
2013	20,062	-0.5%
2012	20,155	-0.6%
2011	20,286	-

Race / Ethnicity in Ferndale

White

84.9% (17,103)

African American

4.3% (875)

American Indian

0.6% (124)

Asian

2.8% (566)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

1.3% (257)

Two Or More

3.3% (666)

Hispanic

2.7% (548)

Race	Ferndale	MI	USA
White	84.9%	74.5%	60.1%
African American	4.3%	13.5%	12.2%
American Indian	0.6%	0.4%	0.6%
Asian	2.8%	3.2%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	1.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.3%	2.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	2.7%	5.2%	18.2%

Gender in Ferndale

Female

48.7% (9,804)

Male

51.3% (10,335)

Gender	Ferndale	MI	USA
Female	48.7%	50.8%	50.8%
Male	51.3%	49.2%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ferndale for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

0.0% (0)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (604)

High School / GED

15.0% (3,020)

Some College

22.0% (4,430)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (1,409)

Bachelor's Degree

34.0% (6,847)

Master's Degree

15.0% (3,020)

Professional Degree

3.0% (604)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (201)

Education	Ferndale	MI	USA
< 9th Grade	0.0%	2.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	15.0%	29.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	34.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	15.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Ferndale, Michigan

Less than $10,000

5.4% (108,127)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.8% (75,906)

$15,000 to $24,999

4.4% (88,162)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.0% (141,732)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.3% (207,162)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.9% (320,429)

$75,000 to $99,999

19.5% (393,173)

$100,000 to $149,999

22.4% (450,696)

$150,000 to $199,999

7.9% (159,918)

$200,000 or more

3.4% (68,592)

Income	Ferndale	MI	USA
Less than $10,000	5.4%	6.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.8%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	4.4%	9.2%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.0%	9.6%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.3%	13.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.9%	18.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	19.5%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	22.4%	14.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.9%	5.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.4%	5.7%	8.3%