Ferndale, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ferndale, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
14,591
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
14.4%
Median Home
$329,800
Median Income
$62,852
Median Rent
$1,027
Ferndale SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Ferndale, WA Crime Report
218
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,421.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-39.41%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ferndale / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 218 | 1,421.4 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 84.8 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 13.0 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 65.2 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 205 | 1,336.6 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 35 | 228.2 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 161 | 1,049.7 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 58.7 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Ferndale, WA Cost Of Living
119
Ferndale's Overall Cost Of Living
Ferndale's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ferndale | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 124 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 126 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
Ferndale, WA Photos
Rankings for Ferndale in Washington
Map Of Ferndale, WA
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Population over time in Ferndale
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,591 | 7.1% |
| 2019 | 13,622 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 13,171 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 12,666 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 12,355 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 12,040 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 11,766 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 11,507 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 11,219 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 10,993 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ferndale
| Race | Ferndale | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.1% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ferndale
| Gender | Ferndale | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ferndale for adults over 25
| Education | Ferndale | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ferndale, Washington
| Income | Ferndale | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.4% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
