Ferndale, MI 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.

Ferndale

82.8

#19 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Ferndale leads in crime level (5.6 vs 11.1). Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 47). Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ferndale, MI Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 82.8 (#19) 67 (#1470)
Population 19,083 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $254,401 $465,790
Median Household Income $86,120 $89,981
Average Commute 26.1 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 67 47
Crime Level 5.6 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.6 D+8.8
Ferndale, MI
B-
82.8 Score

Ferndale, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$254,401

Population

19,083

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

67

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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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