FerndaleMichigan
Ferndale is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit on the Woodward Corridor, Ferndale borders Detroit to the north, roughly 10 miles (16.1 km) northwest of downtown Detroit.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Ferndale
Set in the southeastern part of Michigan, Ferndale is a close-knit town, home to 19,431 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Ferndale holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.88 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,008 residents per square mile.
📰 Ferndale News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ferndale Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Ferndale — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 19,431.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Ferndale
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ferndale
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ferndale Historical Society Museum · Museum
- Lawrence St. Art Gallery · Art gallery
- Paul Kotula Projects · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ferndale
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ferndale
- Edison
- Ferndale High School
- Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
- Ferndale Middle School
- Jardon Vocational School
- Tri County Educational Center
- University High School
- Webb Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Henry Ford Health Behavioral Health Hospital · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.