Ferndale, WA

Living in Ferndale

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 4
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 53
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 76
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Schools 40
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ferndale, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ferndale, WA

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Gardenview Montessori
7 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Ferndale, WA

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Bastyr University
79 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ferndale, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
8 miles, SE
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Island Hospital
24 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Ferndale, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
241 miles, SE