Ferndale, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Ferndale, Michigan Info Snack

Population
20,139
Unemployment
2.9%
Poverty
9.9%
Median Home
$178,400
Median Income
$77,100
Median Rent
$1,032

Ferndale SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
7

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

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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Rankings for Ferndale in Michigan

Map Of Ferndale, MI

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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%

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