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Ferndale, WA

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Bask in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest

Suburban Scenic Quaint Lush Riverside Mountain Views Vibrant Convenient Close-Knit

Ferndale rests on the Interstate 5 corridor, about nine miles north of Bellingham in Whatcom County. Boasting a small-town atmosphere, Ferndale is home to a vibrant community alongside the Nooksack River. Ferndale’s location allows for a broad range of outdoor recreation, being proximate to Mount Baker, the San Juan Islands, and numerous lakes as well as the Nooksack River. Hovander Homestead Park, Tennant Lake Park, and Birch Bay State Park are all convenient to Ferndale as well.

A host of events bring the community together in Ferndale, including the Ferndale Street Festival, Old Settler’s Picnic, Bridge of Aloha Festival, Harvest Festival, and Olde Fashioned Christmas in Ferndale. Metropolitan amenities abound in nearby Bellingham and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ferndale, WA is $1,071 for a studio, $889 for one bedroom, $1,964 for two bedrooms, and $2,281 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ferndale has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$889/month
256 Sq Ft
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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cascadia Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

429 Students

5
out of 10

Skyline Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

454 Students

4
out of 10

Eagleridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

452 Students

3
out of 10

Central Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

311 Students

3
out of 10

Mountain View Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

407 Students

Rating Unavailable

Vista Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

572 Students

6
out of 10

Horizon Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

449 Students

5
out of 10

Ferndale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,323 Students

5
out of 10

Windward High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hovander Homestead Park
  • Sardis Raptor Center
  • Cornwall Park
  • Roeder Home
  • Broadway Park

Airports

  • Bellingham International

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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.