Moving to Ferndale, MD

About Ferndale

Ferndale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 17,091. The Ferndale CDP is bounded by Interstate 695 (the Baltimore Beltway) and Cabin Branch (a stream) to the north, by Maryland Route 162 (Aviation Boulevard) to the west, by Maryland Route 176 (Dorsey Road) and 8th Avenue to the south, and by Maryland Route 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway) to the east.

Home prices in Ferndale

The median list in Ferndale is $397,000.

Commuting from Ferndale

• MARC Penn Line serves the county at BWI Rail Station and Odenton (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Penn Line runs Baltimore Penn Station–Washington Union Station.
• MTA Light RailLink has two southern branches serving BWI Airport and Glen Burnie/Cromwell.
• Highways: I-95, I-695, MD-100, MD-32, US-50 (to Annapolis and across to the Eastern Shore).
• Approximate drive to downtown Baltimore: ~20–35 minutes from most of the county; to downtown Washington, D.C.: ~35–55 minutes (longer at peak). MARC Penn Line BWI–Union Station is roughly 35–45 minutes (approximate).

Schools in Ferndale

Public schools: Anne Arundel County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Ferndale FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Ferndale, MD?
  The median list in Ferndale is $397,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Ferndale, MD?
  MARC Penn Line serves the county at BWI Rail Station and Odenton (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Penn Line runs Baltimore Penn Station–Washington Union Station.
• Which school district serves Ferndale, MD?
  Ferndale is served by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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