Population 17,538 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ferndale
Household size in Ferndale
| Period | Ferndale | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, Ferndale sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Baltimore area as a whole, where it has 2.59 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.64, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ferndale
| Period | Ferndale | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.8, Ferndale is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.4, even as the national median rose. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ferndale
| Period | Ferndale | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Ferndale as they are nationally: 11.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ferndale
Renters in Ferndale
| Period | Ferndale | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Ferndale is about as common as it is nationally: 32.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. About a quarter of owners (25.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest. The renter share is down 7.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ferndale
| Period | Ferndale | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Ferndale: just 2.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.5 points, mirroring the country. Ferndale has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Maryland cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ferndale
| Period | Ferndale | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Ferndale is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Ferndale has older homes than at least four in five Maryland cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ferndale
| Period | Ferndale | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,159 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,336 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,404 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,147 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$988 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in Ferndale runs $2,147 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $988 a month since 2006–10, up 85%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ferndale
Bachelor's degrees in Ferndale
| Period | Ferndale | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Ferndale: 22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only 21 of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ferndale
| Period | Ferndale | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.5% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Ferndale never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Ferndale has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Maryland cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ferndale
| Period | Ferndale | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Ferndale is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ferndale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | 2.70 | 35.8 | 11.3% | 32.5% | 2.9% | 1969 | $2,147 | 22.0% | 87.5% | 4.9% |
| Linthicum | 2.59 | 38.8 | 5.0% | 21.2% | 8.5% | 1964 | $1,991 | 44.1% | 93.5% | 3.0% |
| Brooklyn Park | 2.90 | 38.6 | 12.3% | 20.2% | 12.0% | 1956 | $1,425 | 20.4% | 83.3% | 4.6% |
| Glen Burnie | 2.53 | 37.6 | 14.4% | 35.6% | 4.7% | 1975 | $1,683 | 29.9% | 89.1% | 4.6% |
| Baltimore Highlands | 2.84 | 38.4 | 9.8% | 46.0% | 8.9% | 1958 | $1,447 | 17.3% | 72.5% | 6.5% |
| Linthicum Heights | 2.04 | 36.6 | 2.9% | 49.2% | 13.1% | 2002 | $2,515 | 43.9% | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| Brooklyn | 2.48 | 31.4 | 26.4% | 73.5% | 11.7% | 1955 | $1,050 | 12.6% | 74.6% | 10.2% |
| Lansdowne | 2.71 | 38.3 | 16.5% | 43.0% | 9.1% | 1961 | $1,204 | 12.5% | 75.3% | 1.6% |
| Curtis Bay | 2.62 | 33.9 | 11.8% | 31.0% | 7.3% | 1987 | $1,819 | 40.0% | 88.0% | 6.0% |
| Harmans | 2.65 | 43.5 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1987 | $2,396 | 48.6% | 96.7% | 2.8% |
| Halethorpe | 2.49 | 42.0 | 13.6% | 34.3% | 5.7% | 1958 | $1,415 | 30.4% | 84.1% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ferndale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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