Comments on: Royal Oak vs. Ferndale vs. Berkley

By: coldneck

coldneck — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 23:12:12 +0000

I think Berkley is underappreciated….New bars restaurants and shops are opening. Very walkable and safe Downtown. A little more $$ than Ferndale but if buying possible good property appreciation.

By: observer_mike

observer_mike — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:44:41 +0000

I have to put in a vote for Ferndale. I live in Ferndale. I am selling a house in Ferndale. And I am looking to buy again in Ferndale. The town is a nice mix of hip, fun and family. I have fun at the bars, I enjoy the Woodward Dream Cruise (originated in Ferndale) and I am excited to raise my daughter in this great town.

By: WanderingMonkey

WanderingMonkey — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 14:35:57 +0000

I would say Ferndale being most affordable and most bohemian

Berkley is nice but they’re competing with Royal Oak for priceyness.

By: ToolBox

ToolBox — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 15:52:55 +0000

Royal Oak = Food court of Oakland County. Full of yuppies and fake bikers.

Ferndale = stuff going on and heading in the direction of Royal Oak. Still some dicey areas.

Berkley = underappreciated and sleepy. Not much happening but it does have The Berkley Fron, O’Maras and good old Hartfield Lanes.

By: Chris Rohn

Chris Rohn — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:32:55 +0000

Here’s another vote for Ferndale. They’re really doing the right things there.

By: Oday

Oday — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:13:07 +0000

If one must choose from the above ‘burbs, then Ferndale is it. Royal Oak is great, but a bit yuppie-ish, and way way expensive. Berkley is quiet and quaint, but not much else going on. Ferndale is hip, cheap, independent, green-concious, and walkable at all hours of the day and night.

I live in Ferndale, and I see it as the naturally trendy and not-so-commercialized version of Royal Oak. Sorry to any offended Royal Oakers–just my opinion…