How much do homeowners pay a month in Ferndale, CA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Ferndale, CA pay a median of $1,989 (±$676) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $663 (±$69).
62.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Ferndale, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,121 in 2015–2019 to $1,989 in 2020–2024 (−6.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,989 (±$676)
- Without a mortgage
- $663 (±$69)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 62.7%
Monthly owner costs in Ferndale
| Ferndale | Humboldt County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,989 (±$676) | $2,147 (±$54) | $2,946 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $663 (±$69) | $667 (±$21) | $829 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 62.7% (±11.4 points) | 53.2% (±2.4 points) | 67.4% (±0.1 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,130 (±$830) | $2,858 (±$93) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Ferndale, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Humboldt County ($2,147).
It is also lower than in California ($2,946).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Humboldt County, Ferndale ranks 12 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 817 of 1,051.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Ferndale have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,121 (±$410) | $1,989 (±$676) | −6.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,571 (±$715) | $3,130 (±$830) | −12.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $410,800 (±$32,995) | $542,000 (±$86,118) | +31.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Ferndale
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | — | $1,989 (±$676) | — |
| Fortuna | 6.3 mi | $1,837 (±$162) | Not measurably different |
| Hydesville | 9.5 mi | $2,417 (±$330) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Dell | 9.6 mi | $1,843 (±$388) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Hill | 11 mi | $2,158 (±$171) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Hills | 12 mi | $2,570 (±$582) | Not measurably different |
| Bayview (Humboldt County) | 14 mi | $2,277 (±$197) | Not measurably different |
| Cutten | 14 mi | $2,538 (±$251) | Not measurably different |
| Myrtletown | 16 mi | $1,998 (±$246) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Humboldt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hydesville | $2,417 (±$330) |
| 7 | Bayview (Humboldt County) | $2,277 (±$197) |
| 8 | McKinleyville | $2,215 (±$138) |
| 9 | Arcata | $2,214 (±$250) |
| 10 | Humboldt Hill | $2,158 (±$171) |
| 11 | Myrtletown | $1,998 (±$246) |
| 12 | Ferndale | $1,989 (±$676) |
| 13 | Eureka | $1,917 (±$115) |
| 14 | Rio Dell | $1,843 (±$388) |
| 15 | Fortuna | $1,837 (±$162) |
| 16 | Blue Lake | $1,823 (±$366) |
| 17 | Willow Creek | $1,644 (±$142) |
| 18 | Garberville | $1,603 (±$159) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Humboldt County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ferndale
What is the average mortgage payment in Ferndale?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Ferndale, CA is $1,989 (±$676) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Ferndale?
Owners without a mortgage in Ferndale pay a median of $663 (±$69) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Ferndale gone up?
In Ferndale, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,121 in 2015–2019 to $1,989 in 2020–2024 (−6.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale city, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale city, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale city, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Ferndale city, California (place:23910, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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