Frederick, MD vs Gurnee, IL

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

Gurnee

73.9

#658 nationally

Gurnee leads in crime level (4.6 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 23). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Gurnee, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 73.9 (#658)
Population 85,793 30,193
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $383,421
Median Household Income $89,981 $112,633
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.2 min
Walk Score 47 23
Crime Level 11.1 4.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+20.8
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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Gurnee, IL
C
73.9 Score

Gurnee, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$383,421

Population

30,193

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

23

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