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Ferndale, Michigan

Introduction to Ferndale, Michigan

Ferndale, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 2 miles S of Royal Oak, Michigan and 10 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, Ferndale is home to some 22,105 residents.

Ferndale History

Around the time of World War I, Ferndale developed as a bedroom community for the workers in Detroit. Ferndale was at first incorporated as a village in 1918, but in 1927 it was reincorporated as a city.

Ferndale and nearby Attractions

  • Fox Theater Building
  • Ferndale Historical Museum
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Machpelah Cemetery
  • Eastern Market
  • Mapledale Park

Things To Do In Ferndale

Ferndale is located close to a number of historic sites and museums. The Ferndale Historical Museum is an ideal place to visit if one is interested in learning about the history of the area. The Detroit Zoo and the city's parks, including Wilson Park, Roosevelt Park, Wanda Park, and the Mapledale Park make for fun family outings. The Eastern Market, with its shops and stalls, is another popular tourist haunt.

Ferndale Transportation

Detroit City Airport is nearby.

Ferndale Higher Education

Institutes offering higher educational opportunities to residents of Ferndale include the Lawrence Technological University, the University of Phoenix-Detroit Campus, and Macomb Community College.

High Points

Ferndale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Ferndale Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Ferndale Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Ferndale Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Ferndale College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ferndale, MI

Comparing Ferndale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity58
Age of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime32

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