Frederick, MD vs Goldsboro, NC

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

vs

Goldsboro

72.9

#806 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 29.5). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $44,196). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Goldsboro, NC
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 72.9 (#806)
Population 85,793 33,469
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $194,546
Median Household Income $89,981 $44,196
Average Commute 29.8 min 16.9 min
Walk Score 47 25
Crime Level 11.1 29.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+16.4
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

Northeast View Frederick, MD →
Goldsboro, NC
C-
72.9 Score

Goldsboro, NC

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$194,546

Population

33,469

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Goldsboro, NC →

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