Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
MugShots Espresso
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
The Gallery at 3rd & Main
Art Gallery
Mt. Baker Lanes
Bowling Alley
Hovander House
Museum
Food and Drink (6) F
Edaleen Dairy
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Outlaws Saloon
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Grant's Burgers
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Pioneer Pavillon Community Center
Community Centre
Locker Room Fitness
Gym
North Bellingham Grange #201
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Haggen
Grocery Store
WFC Country Store
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Griffintown Park
Park
VanderYacht Park
Park
Ferndale Water Access Site
Park
Flair Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Star Park Playground
Playground
Oxford Park
Park
Vista Ridge Park
Park
Hovander Homestead Park
Park
Heron Crest Park
Park
Bender Park
Park
Shops (9) F
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Lenny's Bike Shop
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Samuel's Furniture
Furniture
Benson's Country Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Pilot Travel Center #583
Convenience Store
Wilson's Furniture
Furniture
Kent’s Garden and Nursery
Florist
Greene's Corner
Convenience Store
Lummi Bay Market
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Ferndale.
Public Transit Stops (43)
Stops & Stations A+
Vista Dr at Washington St
Bus Stop
Vista Dr at Washington St
Bus Stop
Vista Dr at 4th Ave
Bus Stop
4th Ave at Vista Dr
Bus Stop
3rd Ave at Alder St
Bus Stop
4th Ave at Main St
Bus Stop
Vista Dr at Seamount Dr
Bus Stop
1st Ave at Main St
Bus Stop
3rd Ave at Alder St
Bus Stop
Washington St at Fallbrook ln
Bus Stop
1st Ave at Cherry St
Bus Stop
Main St at 1850 Block
Bus Stop
Main St at 1850 Block
Bus Stop
Cherry St at 2nd Ave
Bus Stop
Portal Way at 6000 Block
Bus Stop
Portal Way at 6000 Block
Bus Stop
Vista Dr at Sunrise St
Bus Stop
Main St at LaBounty Dr
Bus Stop
Main St at Washington St
Bus Stop
Axton Rd at Barrett Rd
Bus Stop
Vista Dr at Vista Middle School
Bus Stop
Ferndale Station Gate 1
Bus Stop
Ferndale Station Gate 2
Bus Stop
Ferndale Station Gate 3
Bus Stop
Ferndale Station and Park & Ride
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Ferndale is 128/100 - which is 8% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Ferndale crime rates are 1,893 per 100k, which is 42% lower than Washington
Property Crime
1,671 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
222 crimes per 100k A
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employment C+

The median income in Ferndale is $62,852 - which is equal to Washington.
Med. Household Income
$62,852 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Fire Station #41 (Ferndale)
Fire Station
Ferndale Police Depatment
Police
Station 46 - Church Road
Fire Station
Fire Station #43 (North Bellingham)
Fire Station
CBP Bellingham Border Patrol Station
Police
Fire Station #45 (Enterprise)
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Ferndale home prices are $329,800 - which is 22% higher than Washington
Home Price
$329,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Ferndale graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (9) D-
Ferndale Virtual Academy
Central Elementary
Parent Community Connection
Vista Middle School
Skyline Elementary School
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
Cascadia Elementary
Eagleridge Elementary
Horizon Middle School
Baker View Christian School
Bridgeway Christian Academy
High Schools (4) A+
Ferndale High School
Ferndale Virtual Academy
Ferndale Re-Engagement
Windward High School
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ratings A+

Ferndale has an overall rating of 85% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes B+
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Ferndale, WA Area Guide

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Ferndale Area Facts

  • Ferndale has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ferndale crime rates are 42% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Ferndale is 8% higher than the Washington average

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Ferndale Warms Our Hearts 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Railroads, bridges, rivers, lakes, all the small town essentials can be found here in Ferndale. I live in a small town located in Northwestern Washington, in close proximity to the United States/Canada border. Living in Ferndale and growing up here was quite an experience, I had ...Read More many of the same friends from elementary school through high school graduation. Now that I have children they enjoy the same outdoor adventures that I undertook as a kid. We are surrounded by the beauty of nature, and there is always something new to explore in the outdoors.

Property values have gone up steadily, but are not as high as they are in the greater metropolitan area of Seattle, I consider it to be pretty stable. There is not a steady stream of employment opportunities in Ferndale, but take the time to get to know people, because that is often the best way to hear about a job opening. The best areas in Ferndale to find food are around Main street, in fact, many locals frequent these establishments enough to be considered "regulars". Come visit Ferndale sometime, you'll love it! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ferndale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Griffintown Park
      VanderYacht Park
      Ferndale Water Access Site
      Flair Park
      Pioneer Park
      Star Park Playground
      Oxford Park
      Vista Ridge Park

      Entertainment

      The Gallery at 3rd & Main
      Mt. Baker Lanes
      Hovander House

      Food & Drink

      Edaleen Dairy
      Subway
      Outlaws Saloon
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Grant's Burgers

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ferndale? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Ferndale.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ferndale? The cost of living in Ferndale is 128/100 - which is 8% higher than Washington.
      Ferndale
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ferndale? Ferndale crime rates are 1,893, which are 42% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      1,893 per 100k people

      17% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      17% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ferndale? The median income in Ferndale is $62,852 which is equal to Washington.
      Median household income
      $62,85214% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,8996% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Ferndale a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Ferndale home prices? Ferndale home prices are $329,800 - which is 22% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $329,80079% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0278% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Ferndale have good schools? The Ferndale graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ferndale a good place to live? Ferndale has an overall rating of 85% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      7 total surveys

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