Ferndale, MI vs Port Chester, NY
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
Port Chester
68
#1360 nationally
Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 150). Ferndale leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.8). Port Chester leads in walk score (76 vs 67).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Port Chester, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 68 (#1360) |
| Population | 19,083 | 30,584 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $750,272 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $92,116 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+26.3 |
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+
68 Score
Port Chester, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$750,272
Population
30,584
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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