Ferndale, MI vs Hyattsville, MD
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
Hyattsville
67.8
#1380 nationally
Ferndale leads in crime level (5.6 vs 18.8). Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 130). Ferndale leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 33.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Hyattsville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 67.8 (#1380) |
| Population | 19,083 | 20,662 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $404,667 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $90,329 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 33.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 18.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+75.2 |
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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D+
67.8 Score
Hyattsville, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,667
Population
20,662
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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