Downers Grove, 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.

Downers Grove

73.6

#697 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Downers Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 11.1). Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 44).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Downers Grove, IL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 73.6 (#697) 67 (#1470)
Population 49,706 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $513,663 $465,790
Median Household Income $115,461 $89,981
Average Commute 28.1 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 44 47
Crime Level 3.1 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.3 D+8.8
Downers Grove, IL
C
73.6 Score

Downers Grove, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$513,663

Population

49,706

Crime

Low

Walk Score

44

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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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