Framingham, MA 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.

Framingham

64.6

#1685 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Framingham leads in crime level (8.9 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 145). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Framingham, MA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 64.6 (#1685) 67 (#1470)
Population 71,875 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $671,985 $465,790
Median Household Income $94,909 $89,981
Average Commute 30.3 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 42 47
Crime Level 8.9 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.5 D+8.8
Framingham, MA
D
64.6 Score

Framingham, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$671,985

Population

71,875

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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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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