Ferndale, MI vs Grapevine, 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
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 30). Grapevine leads in median household income ($107,165 vs $86,120). Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Grapevine, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 70.5 (#1095) |
| Population | 19,083 | 50,928 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $554,188 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $107,165 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+5.1 |
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-
70.5 Score
Grapevine, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$554,188
Population
50,928
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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