Ferndale, WA
Living in Ferndale
Bikeability
7
Walkability
4
Commute
70
Public Transit
14
Affordability
53
Public Safety
77
Airports
48
Hospitals
65
Colleges
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
14k
Population
+3k (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
28%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black<1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$73k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office17%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$301k
Median Home Value
+$45k (2010–19)
33%
Built 2000 or Later
$870
Median Monthly Rent
+$213 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ferndale
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in Ferndale
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 39 | 7 | 3 |
Feb | 41 | 4 | 3 |
Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 43 | 8 | 1 |
Dec | 38 | 6 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ferndale
Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ferndale, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ferndale, WA
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
1 miles, SW
Baker View Christian School
3 miles, SE
Bridgeway Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Gardenview Montessori
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Ferndale, WA
Western Washington University
9 miles, SE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
78 miles, S
Bastyr University
79 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
83 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ferndale, WA
St Joseph Hospital
8 miles, SE
Island Hospital
24 miles, S
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
29 miles, SE
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ferndale, WA
Bellingham International Airport
5 miles, SE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
98 miles, S
Portland International Airport
226 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
241 miles, SE