Ferndale, MI vs North Olmsted, OH
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
North Olmsted
79
#149 nationally
North Olmsted leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.6). Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 28). North Olmsted leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | North Olmsted, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 79 (#149) |
| Population | 19,083 | 31,538 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $282,082 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $81,768 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+31.5 |
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+
79 Score
North Olmsted, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,082
Population
31,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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