Ferndale, WA

Ferndale, Washington

Ferndale, Washington, in Whatcom county, is 7 miles NW of Bellingham, Washington (center to center) and 86 miles N of Seattle, Washington. Part of the surrounding Bellingham metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Ferndale is home to some 8,758 residents.

The People and Families of Ferndale

In Ferndale, about 59% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ferndale had a median family income of $44,626.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,110) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ferndale. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Ferndale Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Ferndale was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Ferndale, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Ferndale, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Ferndale Almanac

Ferndale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ferndale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ferndale residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ferndale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Ferndale

Ferndale High Schools (2004)

FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL
5830 GOLDEN EAGLE DRIVE
360-383-9240
Serves 1,534 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

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