Humboldt County, CA relocation guide
Moving to Ferndale, CA
$542,000Median home value
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About Ferndale
Ferndale is a Victorian village in Humboldt County, its Main Street lined with ornate 19th-century storefronts. Dairy country surrounds it; the town leans into its heritage with a museum and historic architecture. Eureka is about 27 minutes north on US-101.

Home prices in Ferndale
The median home value in Ferndale is $542,000.
Top places in Ferndale
- Main Street — Victorian storefronts.
- Ferndale Museum — local history.
- Ferndale Cemetery — hilltop views.
- Humboldt Bay — nearby.
- Redwood parks — day-trip range.
Commuting from Ferndale
- US-101; Eureka ~20 mi / ~27 min north.
- California Redwood Coast–Humboldt County Airport ~43–47 min.
Ferndale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ferndale, CA?
The median home value in Ferndale is $542,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Ferndale, CA?
US-101; Eureka ~20 mi / ~27 min north.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.