Crystal Lake, 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.

Crystal Lake

74.8

#541 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Crystal Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 30). Crystal Lake leads in median household income ($103,018 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Crystal Lake, IL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 74.8 (#541) 67 (#1470)
Population 40,861 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $388,566 $465,790
Median Household Income $103,018 $89,981
Average Commute 29.8 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 30 47
Crime Level 2.9 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+5.3 D+8.8
Crystal Lake, IL
C
74.8 Score

Crystal Lake, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$388,566

Population

40,861

Crime

Low

Walk Score

30

Midwest View Crystal Lake, IL →
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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