Population
Stafford
17,279
Ferndale
17,076
Median Income
Stafford
$85,910
Ferndale
$92,391
Home Value
Stafford
$247,900
Ferndale
$325,400
Rent
Stafford
$1,441
Ferndale
$1,708
Crime Rate
Stafford
3.19
Ferndale
N/A
Cost of Living
Stafford
132.5
Ferndale
146.1
Avg Temp
Stafford
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Unemployment
Stafford
5.5%
Ferndale
5.5%
How Similar Are Stafford & Ferndale?
Ferndale is Stafford's #19 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Stafford
17,279
Ferndale
17,076
Both cities have similar populations — Stafford at 17,279 and Ferndale at 17,076.
Political Leaning
Stafford
46.4%
Ferndale
41.7%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Stafford has a stronger Democratic lean (10% difference).
Unemployment
Stafford
5.5%
Ferndale
5.5%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 0% difference.
Median Income
Stafford
$85,910
Ferndale
$92,391
Both cities have similar median income — just a 7% difference.
Home Values
Stafford
$247,900
Ferndale
$325,400
Ferndale has a 24% higher home values than Stafford.
Education
Stafford
27.2%
Ferndale
17.3%
Stafford has a 36% higher education than Ferndale.
Demographics
Stafford
23.5%
Ferndale
56.5%
Ferndale's demographics is significantly higher than Stafford's — 58% difference.
Cost of Living
Stafford
132.5
Ferndale
146.1
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 9% difference.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Stafford and Ferndale share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Ferndale
Cost of Living & Affordability — Stafford leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDStafford has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,573 vs $1,857 in Ferndale (15% lower). Stafford scores 150.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 175.0 in Ferndale. Stafford has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,323 vs $1,511 in Ferndale (12% lower).
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Housing Market — Ferndale leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFerndale has a vacancy rate of 2.9% compared to 6.8% in Stafford. Ferndale has a median property tax of $2,595 vs $3,485 in Stafford (34% lower). Ferndale has a owner-occupied of 64.2% compared to 43.0% in Stafford.
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Jobs & Economy — Ferndale leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFerndale has a poverty rate of 4.6% compared to 9.4% in Stafford. Stafford has a government sector of 46.3% compared to 36.4% in Ferndale. Ferndale has a work from home of 10.2% compared to 8.8% in Stafford.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Stafford leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauStafford has a bachelor's degree or higher of 27.2% compared to 17.3% in Ferndale. Stafford has a high school diploma or higher of 42.4% compared to 39.3% in Ferndale.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSStafford has a population of 17,279, about 1x the size of Ferndale (17,076). Stafford skews younger with a median age of 32.8 vs 35.1.
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Stafford
Ferndale
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareFerndale: 4 vs Stafford: 3 for with emergency services. Stafford: 3.5 vs Ferndale: 3.2 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSStafford has a bicycle of 1.0% compared to 0.1% in Ferndale. Ferndale has a public transit of 1.7% compared to 0.5% in Stafford. Ferndale has a work from home of 10.2% compared to 8.8% in Stafford.
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