Ferndale
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About Ferndale
City in California, United StatesFerndale is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. Its population was 1,398 at the 2020 census, up from 1,371 at the 2010 census. The city is well known for its dozens of well-preserved Victorian storefronts and homes. Ferndale is the northern gateway to California's Lost Coast and the city, which is sited on the edge of a wide plain near the mouth of the Eel River, is also located near extensive preserves of coast redwood forests.
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Housing in Ferndale
The typical Ferndale home is worth about $498,000, up 2.6% in a year, 35% below the California typical home.
Only 4 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Ferndale
Safety Grade B-
Ferndale reports less crime per resident than 51% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Health in Ferndale
Compared with California
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
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Schools in Ferndale
All Ferndale schools →School Grade C
The public schools Ferndale’s kids attend trail 68% of California’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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