Allentown, PA vs Frederick, MD

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Allentown

73.3

#749 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $52,449). Allentown leads in crime level (7.5 vs 11.1). Allentown leads in walk score (67 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Allentown, PA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 73.3 (#749) 67 (#1470)
Population 124,880 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $319,980 $465,790
Median Household Income $52,449 $89,981
Average Commute 23.6 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 67 47
Crime Level 7.5 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.7 D+8.8
Allentown, PA
C
73.3 Score

Allentown, PA

Mid-size Pennsylvania city with community character

Median Home

$319,980

Population

124,880

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

67

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Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

Northeast View Frederick, MD →

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