Fairfax, VA 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.

Fairfax

70.4

#1102 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 11.1). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 160).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fairfax, VA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 70.4 (#1102) 67 (#1470)
Population 25,144 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $787,568 $465,790
Median Household Income $128,708 $89,981
Average Commute 28.5 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 54 47
Crime Level 2.5 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 160 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+35.0 D+8.8
Fairfax, VA
C-
70.4 Score

Fairfax, VA

Small Virginia city with local appeal

Median Home

$787,568

Population

25,144

Crime

Low

Walk Score

54

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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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