Ferndale, Michigan

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

• 141 Ardmore Dr, Ferndale, MI 48220 Realtor.com · Aug 14
• Photos: Antique and modern police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles gather in Ferndale for the 25th annual show. See link below ⬇️ 📸 David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press facebook.com · Aug 15
• 2026 Ferndale Primary Election Results ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Aug 3
• Ford unveils 795-hp Mustang convertible with Josh and Jase at Dream Cruise MLive.com · Aug 14
• El-Sayed, Warren court McMorrow supporters at Ferndale rally Michigan Advance · Jul 25

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

• Anita's Kitchen — american
• Applebee's — american
• Baker's Keyboard Lounge
• Carajillo
• Catfe Lounge (café)
• Como's — italian
• Ferndale Project
• Hambo Coney Island — coney island
• Honey Dirt Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
• Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles Southern Cafe — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 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

• Garbutt Park reviews ★
• Lennon Memorial Park reviews ★
• Marie Park reviews ★
• David Oppenheim Memorial Park reviews ★
• Fair Park reviews ★
• Ferndale Veterans Memorial reviews ★
• Grant Park reviews ★
• Grant Park Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Hyde Park reviews ★
• Joe Louis Park reviews ★
• Mack-Rowe Park reviews ★
• Martin Road Park reviews ★

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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Ferndale

🏘️ Nearby Communities