City profile
Ferndale, WA
San Juan County · Population 15,999
Ferndale is a town in San Juan County, WA with about 15,999 residents and a typical home value near $549,000. It is 87 miles from Seattle, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
65°F
Sunny days / yr
152
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$549,300
Typical monthly housing
$3,368
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
129
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 91/100
Top hazards: Avalanche, Earthquake, Landslide
Nearest major airport
98 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 74% Democratic / 22% Republican
Community
Population
15,999
Black population
0.6%
County
San Juan County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 15,999 residents
- Typical home value about $549,000
- 87 miles from Seattle, WA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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