Housing & Real Estate — Ferndale, Michigan
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 10,844 |
| Occupied | 10,160 |
| Vacant | 684 |
| Owner-Occupied | 6,871 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,289 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $247,700 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$284,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,235/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $3,867/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | N/A |
| Rent as % of Income | N/A% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 27.4% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 356 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 196 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 207 |
| Built before 1960 | 8,333 |
| Median Year Built | 1944 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.