Ferndale, MI vs Rochester Hills, MI

Ferndale, MI vs Rochester Hills, MI: What the data shows

Ferndale, MI is in Ferndale, MI while Rochester Hills, MI is in Rochester Hills, MI — both in the same state. On home prices, Ferndale, MI is the more affordable option at $214,500 median — $101,600 less than Rochester Hills, MI's $316,100. WYLT rates Ferndale, MI as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Rochester Hills, MI as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Rochester Hills, MI has the stronger safety profile of the two. Ferndale, MI has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Rochester Hills, MI has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Ferndale, MI has Low flood risk and Rochester Hills, MI has Low flood risk.

Ferndale, MI is the more walkable neighborhood. Ferndale, MI scores 61/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Rochester Hills, MI's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Rochester Hills, MI has the higher school rating — Ferndale, MI rates 6.8/10 and Rochester Hills, MI rates 7/10.