Ferndale, MI vs Greenwood, SC
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
Greenwood
75
#514 nationally
Ferndale leads in crime level (5.6 vs 13.3). Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 29). Ferndale leads in median household income ($86,120 vs $38,884).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Greenwood, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 75 (#514) |
| Population | 19,083 | 22,498 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $192,624 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $38,884 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+29.0 |
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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
75 Score
Greenwood, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$192,624
Population
22,498
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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