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Ferndale, WA

Ferndale, WA.

Population: 28,498 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ferndale, WA is $623,542 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $665,000 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,023/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, icestorm, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$623,542

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$623,542
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+15.9%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$626,694
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$665,000
Median list price
$689,500
Median price per sqft
$349
1-year sale-price change
-4.8%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
79
For-sale inventory
112
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,023/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/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
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Central Elementary, Ferndale High School, Vista Middle School, Skyline Elementary School, Eagleridge Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, iceStorm, coastalFlooding, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Oeser Co (8.1 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)

Annual precipitation
44.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
327
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
94

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,038
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,953

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
San Juan Island National Historical Park (32 mi)
National parks include
San Juan Island National Historical Park, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Horse Fly Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+255 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
15.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,138
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
78,155
Average weekly wage
$1,142
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
659

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

How it compares

FerndaleState medianUS median
Median home value$623,542$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$665,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,023/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,138$3,381$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, WA?
$623,542.
What is the median sale price in Ferndale, WA?
$665,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ferndale, WA?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Ferndale, WA?
Typical rent: $2,023/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ferndale, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, iceStorm, coastalFlooding, coldWave, earthquake.
Is Ferndale, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Ferndale, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ferndale, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ferndale, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ferndale, WA?
10 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ferndale, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ferndale, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ferndale, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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