Ferndale, Washington

Population 11,507

Ferndale is located in Whatcom County, WA. The population is 11,507, making Ferndale the 3rd largest city in Whatcom County.

There are 11 public schools in Ferndale with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Ferndale is moderate , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ferndale is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Ferndale property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Ferndale include Marietta Alderwood, Custer and Birch Bay.

Ferndale Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.3%

Crime Rate

22.3% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 125
  • Violent Crimes: 273
  • Robbery: 66
  • Burglary: 351
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

42.24% Lower than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Ferndale
  • 7.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

75 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 57

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

11 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in Ferndale, WA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Ferndale's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Pioneer Meadows Montessori School

Providence Christian School Nw

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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9 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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72 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Ferndale, WA issued 72 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 72 permits, 62 were issued for single family homes and 10 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ferndale, WA issued 145 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 145 permits, 101 were issued for single family homes and 44 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $920
  • 1 Bedroom: $985
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,245
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,765
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,130

Zip Codes

98226 98248

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Environmental Hazards

75 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Ferndale, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Ferndale, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Ferndale, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.52°
  • February 41.73°
  • March 43.48°
  • April 47.48°
  • May 53.27°
  • June 58.16°
  • July 62.72°
  • August 62.82°
  • September 58.35°
  • October 49.55°
  • November 43.78°
  • December 38.14°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ferndale, WA

Earthquakes
Ferndale, WA has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ferndale, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ferndale, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ferndale, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ferndale, WA: $56,859

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ferndale is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.87%
White Collar - 46.13%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Suzan DelBene

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 Cemeteries view all

6 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Ferndale, WA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Ferndale, WA
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