Frederick, MD vs Hazleton, PA

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

Hazleton

76.8

#312 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $39,362). Hazleton leads in crime level (6.4 vs 11.1). Hazleton leads in walk score (64 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Hazleton, PA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76.8 (#312)
Population 85,793 30,037
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $224,239
Median Household Income $89,981 $39,362
Average Commute 29.8 min 22.9 min
Walk Score 47 64
Crime Level 11.1 6.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+19.2
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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Hazleton, PA
C
76.8 Score

Hazleton, PA

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Median Home

$224,239

Population

30,037

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

64

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