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Ferndale, MI

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Situated about 12 miles north of Detroit, Ferndale is a vibrant suburban community known for its progressive policies and invigorating downtown area. Primarily a residential city, Ferndale draws residents and visitors to its downtown on Woodward and Nine for a host of eclectic annual events like the Holiday Ice Festival, Pig and Whiskey Festival, Oktobeer and BBQ Festival, and Fido Does Ferndale.

Downtown Ferndale celebrates the community’s diversity, offering walkable access to a culture of class and creativity. Lines of historic buildings contain delectable restaurants, cafes, bars, and venues in Downtown Ferndale. Adjacent to the Detroit Zoo, Ferndale provides residents with access to plenty of outdoor amenities, including an array of local parks and golf courses. Getting around from Ferndale is easy with convenience to Interstates 75 and 696 as well as public transportation.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ferndale, MI is $1,587 for a studio, $1,397 for one bedroom, $1,894 for two bedrooms, and $3,562 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ferndale has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,397/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$1,750/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,049/month
1,155 Sq Ft
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Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

68

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Webb Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-12

327 Students

2
out of 10

Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus

Public

Grades K-3

476 Students

Rating Unavailable

Coolidge Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-6

271 Students

Rating Unavailable

Jardon Vocational School

Public

Grades PK-12

41 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ferndale Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

540 Students

2
out of 10

Webb Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-12

327 Students

2
out of 10

Jardon Vocational School

Public

Grades PK-12

41 Students

Rating Unavailable

University Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

26 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ferndale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

712 Students

5
out of 10

University High School

Public

Grades 9-12

476 Students

4
out of 10

Webb Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-12

327 Students

2
out of 10

Tri County Educational Center

Public

Grades 9-12

346 Students

1
out of 10

Jardon Vocational School

Public

Grades PK-12

41 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Belle Isle Nature Zoo
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Palmer Park
  • Catalpa Oaks County Park
  • Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.