Frederick, MD vs Homewood, AL

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

Homewood

71.9

#946 nationally

Homewood leads in crime level (4.1 vs 11.1). Homewood leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Homewood, AL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 71.9 (#946)
Population 85,793 27,758
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $577,183
Median Household Income $89,981 $97,366
Average Commute 29.8 min 16.9 min
Walk Score 47 42
Crime Level 11.1 4.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 123
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+10.4
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 →
Homewood, AL
C-
71.9 Score

Homewood, AL

Small Alabama city with local appeal

Median Home

$577,183

Population

27,758

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

42

Southeast View Homewood, AL →

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