Ferndale, CA is a small town located in the northwest corner of California with a population of 1,382 people. It is situated close to the Pacific Ocean in Humboldt County and is bordered by Eureka to the north. Ferndale offers an array of local businesses including Ferndale Grocery, The Lost Coast Brewery, and Brown's Art Gallery. The cost of living in this small town is lower than the national average. Rent for two bedroom apartments averages $1,390 per month which is slightly less than the US average at $1,430 per month while the grocery cost index sits at 103 versus 100 in the US.
Ferndale has an unemployment rate of 6.7%. The US average is 6.0%.
Ferndale has seen the job market increase by 0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Ferndale
- The Sales Tax Rate for Ferndale is 7.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Ferndale is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Ferndale
- The average income of a Ferndale resident is $37,233 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Ferndale resident is $62,500 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.