Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Ferndale
Ferndale, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$951
Population
15,564
Renter Mix
32% Rent
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,308
Average: $105,687
Education
3,904
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,469
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Ferndale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ferndale, WA is $1,162 for a studio, $951 for one bedroom, $2,036 for two bedrooms, and $2,377 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ferndale has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$951/month
256 Sq Ft
House
$2,946/month
945 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ferndale, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
429 Students
Public
Grades K-5
454 Students
Public
Grades K-5
452 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
311 Students
Mountain View Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
407 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
572 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
449 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,323 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
90 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
43 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hovander Homestead Park
- Sardis Raptor Center
- Cornwall Park
- Roeder Home
- Broadway Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Bellingham International
Top Apartments in Ferndale
Houses for Rent in Ferndale
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Nearby City Guides
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.