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Crime in Ferndale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ferndale. Key points include:
There were 330 total crimes in Ferndale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ferndale is 1,733.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ferndale is 204.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ferndale is 1,528.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ferndale is -18.22% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Ferndale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ferndale / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 330 | 1,733.1 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 204.8 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 26.3 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 29 | 152.3 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 291 | 1,528.3 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 32 | 168.1 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 192 | 1,008.4 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 67 | 351.9 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ferndale is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ferndale is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ferndale is $250,327.
The median income in Ferndale is $94,640.
Ferndale's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ferndale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ferndale | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 103 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ferndale, MI Weather
The average high in Ferndale is 58.9° and the average low is 40.8°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.9 inches of precipitation each year with 32.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ferndale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 32.1 |
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 19,190. The population has decreased 5.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,190 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 19,156 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 19,264 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 19,414 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 20,139 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 20,137 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 20,211 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 20,159 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 20,167 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 20,160 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 20,102 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 20,073 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 20,062 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 20,155 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 20,286 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ferndale
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Ferndale is:
80.0% White with 15,349 White residents.
6.4% African American with 1,228 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 583 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 266 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 852 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 909 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ferndale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ferndale
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Ferndale is 50.9% female with 9,764 female residents.
Ferndale is 49.1% male with 9,426 male residents.
| Gender | Ferndale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ferndale for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Ferndale completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Ferndale completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Ferndale completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Ferndale completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Ferndale completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Ferndale completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Ferndale completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Ferndale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ferndale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ferndale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ferndale, Michigan
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5.1% of households in Ferndale earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Ferndale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Ferndale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in Ferndale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.3% of households in Ferndale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.8% of households in Ferndale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Ferndale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.9% of households in Ferndale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Ferndale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.7% of households in Ferndale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ferndale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.3% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.9% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.7% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
