Elkhart, IN 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.

Elkhart

71.7

#963 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 27.3). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $46,534). Elkhart leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elkhart, IN Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 71.7 (#963) 67 (#1470)
Population 53,484 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $231,547 $465,790
Median Household Income $46,534 $89,981
Average Commute 17.9 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 38 47
Crime Level 27.3 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 86 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+32.4 D+8.8
Elkhart, IN
C-
71.7 Score

Elkhart, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$231,547

Population

53,484

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

38

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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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