Evanston, 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.

Evanston

74.7

#562 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 11.1). Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 47). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 131).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Evanston, IL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 74.7 (#562) 67 (#1470)
Population 75,070 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $494,604 $465,790
Median Household Income $93,188 $89,981
Average Commute 29 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 76 47
Crime Level 3.9 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 131 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+8.8
Evanston, IL
C
74.7 Score

Evanston, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$494,604

Population

75,070

Crime

Low

Walk Score

76

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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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