Ferndale, MI vs Rosemount, MN
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
Rosemount
74.7
#569 nationally
Rosemount leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.6). Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 20). Rosemount leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $86,120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Rosemount, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 74.7 (#569) |
| Population | 19,083 | 27,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $438,376 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+12.9 |
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
74.7 Score
Rosemount, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,376
Population
27,590
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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