Delaware, OH 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.

Delaware

71.1

#1020 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Delaware leads in crime level (4.0 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 29). Delaware leads in cost of living index (99 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Delaware, OH Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 71.1 (#1020) 67 (#1470)
Population 45,158 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $416,378 $465,790
Median Household Income $86,387 $89,981
Average Commute 26.8 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 29 47
Crime Level 4.0 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.6 D+8.8
Delaware, OH
C-
71.1 Score

Delaware, OH

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Median Home

$416,378

Population

45,158

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

29

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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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