Living in Ferndale, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ferndale · Census data 2020–2024
Ferndale has 15,999 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $87,579 (11% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $549,300, the median rent is $1,477/month.
Ferndale at a glance
- Population
- 15,999
- Median age
- 35.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $87,579State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $549,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,477/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ferndale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ferndale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ferndale the median home value is $549,300, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,477 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,393 a month in housing costs.
Ferndale median household income
The median household income in Ferndale is $87,579 and the income per person is $41,409. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ferndale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,200
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.72
Ferndale demographics
- Population
- 15,999
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 5,844
- Foreign-born
- 15.9%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ferndale ›
Education in Ferndale
36.9% of adults 25 and older in Ferndale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ferndale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Ferndale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | 15,999 | $87,579 | $549,300 | $1,477 |
| Custer | 477 | $93,598 | $527,600 | — |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | $76,019 | $547,100 | $1,496 |
| Birch Bay | 10,837 | $86,854 | $477,200 | $1,222 |
| Bellingham | 93,438 | $66,755 | $627,500 | $1,577 |
| Lynden | 16,234 | $103,233 | $596,600 | $1,707 |
| Geneva | 2,073 | $142,188 | $801,100 | $1,795 |
| Everson | 3,040 | $80,250 | $450,300 | $1,294 |
| Blaine | 6,100 | $84,030 | $549,600 | $1,450 |
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What is the median household income in Ferndale, WA?
The median household income in Ferndale is $87,579, 11% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ferndale?
The median home value in Ferndale is $549,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Ferndale?
The median gross rent in Ferndale is $1,477 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Ferndale, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Ferndale?
The median age in Ferndale is 35.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ferndale?
The average commute to work in Ferndale is 22 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ferndale?
The unemployment rate in Ferndale is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ferndale?
36.9% 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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