Life in Ferndale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ferndale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ferndale:
The population in Ferndale is 15,447.
The median home value in Ferndale is $613,257.
The median income in Ferndale is $83,839.
The cost of living in Ferndale is 130 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Ferndale is $1,461.
The unemployment rate in Ferndale is 4.0%.
The poverty rate in Ferndale is 10.5%.
The average high in Ferndale is 57.7° and the average low is 42.8°.
Crime in Ferndale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ferndale. Key points include:
There were 278 total crimes in Ferndale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ferndale is 1,706.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ferndale is 104.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ferndale is 1,601.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ferndale is -19.49% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ferndale / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 278 | 1,706.3 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 104.3 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 12.3 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 67.5 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 261 | 1,601.9 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 38 | 233.2 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 211 | 1,295.0 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 73.7 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
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 Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ferndale is 130 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ferndale is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ferndale is $613,257.
The median income in Ferndale is $83,839.
| Living Expense | Ferndale | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 124 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 158 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 124 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Ferndale is 57.7° and the average low is 42.8°.
There are 103.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.5 inches of precipitation each year with 8.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ferndale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 103.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 8.2 |
The current population in Ferndale is 15,447. The population has increased 40.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,447 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 15,130 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 14,777 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 14,591 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 14,043 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 13,622 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 13,171 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 12,666 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 12,355 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 12,040 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 11,766 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 11,507 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 11,219 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 10,993 | - |
68.6% White with 10,595 White residents.
0.3% African American with 45 African American residents.
2.0% American Indian with 304 American Indian residents.
7.2% Asian with 1,119 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 15 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 904 Two Or More residents.
15.9% Hispanic with 2,457 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ferndale | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.6% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.3% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Ferndale is 52.2% female with 8,069 female residents.
Ferndale is 47.8% male with 7,377 male residents.
| Gender | Ferndale | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Ferndale completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Ferndale completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Ferndale completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in Ferndale completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Ferndale completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Ferndale completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Ferndale completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Ferndale completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Ferndale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ferndale | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.5% of households in Ferndale earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Ferndale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Ferndale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.5% of households in Ferndale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Ferndale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Ferndale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Ferndale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.1% of households in Ferndale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.9% of households in Ferndale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.9% of households in Ferndale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ferndale | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.5% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.1% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.9% | 17.2% | 12.6% |