Crest Hill, IL 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.

Crest Hill

74.1

#637 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 27). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $68,377).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Crest Hill, IL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 74.1 (#637) 67 (#1470)
Population 20,118 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $286,044 $465,790
Median Household Income $68,377 $89,981
Average Commute 27.7 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 27 47
Crime Level 4.9 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+1.6 D+8.8
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74.1 Score

Crest Hill, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$286,044

Population

20,118

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

27

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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

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