Frederick, MD vs Fremont, CA
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.
Frederick
67
#1470 nationally
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 185). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 66.8 (#1497) |
| Population | 85,793 | 230,504 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $1,471,931 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $155,342 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+53.6 |
D+
67 Score
Frederick, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$465,790
Population
85,793
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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