Affordable Ferndale Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Ferndale.

About Ferndale, MI.

Ferndale, MI, is in Oakland County and forms the Detroit metropolitan area. In the early years, Native Americans inhabited the area, and by the 1800s, farmers cultivated the land. When the automotive industry formed, the city overgrew and was incorporated as a village in 1918, then into a city by 1927. With the automotive and manufacturing businesses booming, it skyrocketed between 1920 and 1951. The population is 20,198. The population has been down 0.6 percent since the recent census.

Michigan has beautiful summers and cold winters, with ratings for summer being 9.2 out of ten and 4.6 out of ten for winter. Like most northern states, many people have difficulty with all the blizzards and snow accumulations in the winter months. There is low humidity in the north, so the summer months are comfortable as many people enjoy everyday life.

June, August, and September are the most favored months in the city. January and February are the most not-so-favored months. Rainfall averages 33 inches per year and some form of precipitation averages 126 days per year. Highs average 84 degrees, and lows average 19 degrees.

What to do in Ferndale, MI.

There is something to do for everyone who lives in and around the city. Families, singles, and couples can enjoy the sights, sounds, shopping, and bars across the area. The best-noted places in Ferndale are listed below to find something that suits your needs.

• State Parks and Historic Sites: Martin Road Park.
• Museums: Ferndale Historical Museum.
• Entertainment for the Family: Lorio Ross Sterling, Web Entertainment, Breakout Escape Room, Minute 2 Midnight, and Uptown Entertainment.
• Bars and Nightclubs: Eden Nightclub, Woodward Avenue Brewers, Dino's Lounge, Danny's Irish Pub, Inyo Lounge, Public House, Tony's Sports Bar, Soho Lounge, Woodward Imperial Bar, Grasshopper Underground, Club 9, Orchid, J's Penalty Box, Boogie Fever Cafe & Disco, Twisted Tavern, Sugar Dessert Lounge & Roc Bar, The Oakland, Mbrew, Sneakers Pub, The Loving Touch, and The Corner Grill, Bar, and Game Room.
• Travel: Airline Reservation Hotline, The Detroit Bus Company, Smart Bus Lines, Charters of America, DTW - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
• Shopping: (Shopping Centers located nearby Ferndale)University Commons, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oakland Mall, Livernoise Motor Mall, Grand Land Shopping Center
• Events: The Ferndale Dream Cruise Car Show, Ferndale Pride, Funky Ferndale, and the DIY Festival.

Working in Ferndale, MI.

The economy has grown at 0.3 percent, with a low unemployment rate of 3.8 percent. It is one of the cities well below the US average of 6.0 percent.

The projected growth rate is in the positive. (36.5 percent over the next decade). Ferndale is higher than America's projected growth, at 33.5 percent.

The growth rate is faster than expected, especially coming from the times we face in America. Many jobs are available to the public as the economy is booming in this city. There are different lines of work open, but health care/social assistance is number one, professional, scientific, and technical services are second, and retail and manufacturing are tied at number three.

Ferndale, MI. Neighborhoods

There are close to 128 communities within Ferndale, MI, and four are senior living communities. The top three neighborhoods are safe and secure, with a median age group in their mid-30s, and are known for being the heart and soul of the LGBT community. The neighbors are friendly, and the crime rate is higher in the metroplex around Detroit.

1. Pleasant Ridge: Livability is 95 out of 100. It is smaller compared to the other two communities. Median home prices are $268,400. The rent is about $1,659.
2. Huntington Woods: Livability is 96 out of 100. The median home prices are $298,800, with rent averaging $1,944. It is considered a medium-sized community.
3. Berkley: Livability is 95 out of 100. The median home prices are $159,400, with rent prices around $1,085. This is one of the largest neighborhoods in the area with the most people. Considering the number of people, the crime rate is 78 percent lower than the rest of the state. The people are noted as friendly and are secure with ongoing patrol officers.

Ferndale, MI. School District

Ferndale has 12 schools, with 11 public and one private. The funds for schools are higher than the national average, allowing for better education. The Ferndale schools spend $12,560 per child. The school expenditure in America is $12,383. The ratio of student to teacher is 17.3. This amount leaves good numbers for teachers to focus on students, especially those slower than the rest.

Moving to Ferndale, MI.

The City of Ferndale offers water, sewage, and trash pickup. Those who wish to move to Ferndale will find it easy to get information and hookups. The Water and Sewer registration has all the required information with phone numbers. Ferndale is supplied with electricity and gas through the Consumer's Energy. Everyone who calls the Customer Service line says how helpful and friendly they are and can get you hooked up on any date you wish if adequate notification is at the forefront.

The Parks and Recreation Department can give all the information about the local events and upcoming events. There is a person to speak with via phone or email to list all the attractions, parks, and historical sites in the area. There is also a calendar of events listed for more information.

Ferndale, MI. Housing

One of the perks is the cost of living. It is 3.1 percent less than the US average. Household income in Ferndale is $50,590, with median home prices averaging $223,200.