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Ferndale
  • Suburb of Baltimore, MD

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Ferndale is a suburb of Baltimore with a population of 17,113. Ferndale is in Anne Arundel County. Living in Ferndale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ferndale there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Ferndale and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Ferndale are above average.

About

About Ferndale...
Population
17,113

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$267,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,561
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    37%
  • Own
    63%
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Ferndale Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    17%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

Working in Ferndale

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$77,613
National
$69,021

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