Living in Ferndale, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ferndale · Census data 2020–2024
Ferndale has 359 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median home value is $320,800.
Ferndale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ferndale at a glance
- Population
- 359
- Median age
- 49.3State: 42.6
- Median home value
- $320,800State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ferndale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Ferndale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ferndale the median home value is $320,800, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Ferndale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 34.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.26
34.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ferndale has many vacation and second homes.
Ferndale demographics
- Population
- 359
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 32%
- 65 and older
- 6.1%
- Households
- 110
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 21.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ferndale ›
Education in Ferndale
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Ferndale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ferndale
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.1%
Ferndale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | 359 | — | $320,800 | — |
| Montverde | 2,249 | $97,031 | $523,300 | $1,893 |
| Minneola | 16,598 | $110,902 | $420,800 | $2,073 |
| Oakland | 3,646 | $152,195 | $557,500 | $2,308 |
| Groveland | 22,012 | $100,226 | $365,800 | $1,732 |
| Astatula | 2,559 | $72,063 | $257,300 | $1,147 |
| Clermont | 46,853 | $82,306 | $418,400 | $1,828 |
| Tildenville | 183 | $71,589 | $555,100 | — |
| Winter Garden | 47,872 | $106,495 | $476,000 | $1,963 |
More for people moving to Ferndale
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What is the average home price in Ferndale?
The median home value in Ferndale is $320,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Ferndale, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Ferndale?
The median age in Ferndale is 49.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Ferndale?
The average commute to work in Ferndale is 25 minutes; 21.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ferndale?
The unemployment rate in Ferndale is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ferndale?
37.3% of adults in Ferndale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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