Best Places to Live in Ferndale, California

Ferndale, CA is a charming and welcoming small town in the heart of Humboldt County. The town is filled with old-fashioned Victorian homes and buildings, giving it a unique and historic feeling. With its natural beauty, vibrant community, and easy access to outdoor activities, Ferndale offers something for everyone. Residents of Ferndale appreciate the casual street life, complete with friendly neighbors and plenty of local businesses. The area also has many delicious restaurants and shops offering everything from locally made crafts to vintage home goods. No matter what your interests are, there's something here for you to enjoy!

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ferndale is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ferndale jobs have increased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ferndale's cost of living is 15.0% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ferndale's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Ferndale, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Humboldt county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 64.5% to 31.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ferndale's population is 1,481 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 13.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ferndale is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.8%.

SCHOOLS

Ferndale public schools spend $8,705 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 20.3 students per teacher in Ferndale. More Education

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Housing Market in Ferndale

It's a good time to buy in Ferndale. Home Appreciation is up 6.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ferndale is .

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