Ferndale, MI vs Georgetown, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Ferndale
82.8
#19 nationally
Georgetown
70.1
#1134 nationally
Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 23). Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 116). Georgetown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 5.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Georgetown, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 70.1 (#1134) |
| Population | 19,083 | 96,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $427,174 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $87,465 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+2.5 |
B-
82.8 Score
Ferndale, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,401
Population
19,083
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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C-
70.1 Score
Georgetown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,174
Population
96,312
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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