Ferndale, MI vs Terrell, 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
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Ferndale leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.4). Ferndale leads in median household income ($86,120 vs $61,513). Terrell leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 19,083 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Ferndale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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