Frederick, MD vs Frisco, TX
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
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 26). Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $89,981). Frisco leads in cost of living index (118 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Frisco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 72.4 (#895) |
| Population | 85,793 | 219,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $649,173 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $134,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+11.2 |
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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C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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