Frederick, MD vs Holyoke, MA

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

Holyoke

67

#1471 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 28.5). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $49,007). Holyoke leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Holyoke, MA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 67 (#1471)
Population 85,793 37,628
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $337,457
Median Household Income $89,981 $49,007
Average Commute 29.8 min 20.5 min
Walk Score 47 55
Crime Level 11.1 28.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+8.9
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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Holyoke, MA
D+
67 Score

Holyoke, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$337,457

Population

37,628

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

55

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