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Ferndale, MI

Ferndale, MI.

Population: 21,527 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ferndale, MI is $249,210 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,677/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$249,210

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,210
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+10.6%
10-year appreciation
+78.3%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$255,059
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$265,000
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+0.8%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
103
For-sale inventory
136
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
62

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,677/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,880/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,040/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Ferndale Public Schools, Hazel Park School District of the City of
Schools include
Ferndale Middle School, University High School, Ferndale High School, Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus, Tri County Educational Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ten-Mile Drain (12.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
Annual snowfall
27.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
193
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
194,482
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
156,923

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (40 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Oakland Troy Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HENRY FORD HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,502 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Housing built before 1970
81.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,785
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
680,690
Average weekly wage
$1,465
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,342

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FerndaleState medianUS median
Median home value$249,210$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$265,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,677/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,785$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Ferndale, MI?
$249,210.
What is the median sale price in Ferndale, MI?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ferndale, MI?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Ferndale, MI?
Typical rent: $1,677/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ferndale, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, heatWave.
Is Ferndale, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Ferndale, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ferndale, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ferndale, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ferndale, MI?
8 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ferndale, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ferndale, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ferndale, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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