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Ferndale
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Ferndale, Michigan, is a progressive suburb just north of Detroit known for its diverse community, indie music scene, and LGBTQ-friendly atmosphere. The city mixes walkable neighborhoods with lively nightlife, offering both urban energy and suburban comfort.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
15,048
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.46°, -83.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,660
Local Cost
$1,720
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
93
English
99
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-27.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
848 mm
Internet Speed
218 Mbps
Upload
91 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
64
Coworking
2
Cafes
14
Nightlife
22
Parks
26
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1217.0
Airport
DET
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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