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Ferndale, California, in Humboldt county, is 98 miles W of Redding, California (center to center) and 202 miles NW of Sacramento, California. The city is home to some 1,382 residents.
In Ferndale, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Ferndale had a median family income of $49,706. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Ferndale. Home-based work is more common in the city than in most places.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ferndale. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Ferndale can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Ferndale was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.
In Ferndale, 78% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Ferndale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Ferndale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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