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Ferndale, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 2 miles S of Royal Oak, Michigan (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Ferndale is home to some 22,105 residents.
In Ferndale, about 40% of adults are married. People in Ferndale have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
The people of Ferndale are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Ferndale had a median family income of $51,687. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Ferndale. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($6,100) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ferndale. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Ferndale was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.
In Ferndale, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Ferndale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Ferndale colleges • Ferndale travel • Ferndale mortgages and property.
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