Ferndale, MI vs Maplewood, 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

vs

Maplewood

70.3

#1118 nationally

Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 24). Ferndale leads in crime level (5.6 vs 12.4). Maplewood leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 26.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ferndale, MI Maplewood, MN
WhereAtHome Score 82.8 (#19) 70.3 (#1118)
Population 19,083 39,958
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $254,401 $350,789
Median Household Income $86,120 $86,769
Average Commute 26.1 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 67 24
Crime Level 5.6 12.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.6 D+43.3